Trade Finance Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by KennedyPearce Consulting
£35 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Trade Finance Officer/Manager involves overseeing the full lifecycle of trade finance products within an international bank in London. The position requires strong expertise in trade finance operations, compliance, and customer service, with a focus on timely processing of transactions. This is a 6-month contract position with a daily rate based on experience. The ideal candidate should be available immediately or on short notice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the full lifecycle of trade finance products—Letters of Credit, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance—ensuring timely and compliant processing for corporate and institutional clients.
- Process and manage trade finance transactions across all major product types.
- Conduct document checking, risk assessments, and due diligence.
- Provide expert advice and customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support compliance with AML, sanctions, and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to operational improvements and system accuracy.
- Act as a key contact during manager absences.
Key Skills:
- Some experience as a manager in Trade Finance Operations working for a bank based in the UK.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in trade finance operations.
- Expertise in LCs, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance.
- Familiarity with UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, and related rules.
- Understanding of AML and compliance requirements in trade.
- Excellent time management, communication, and analytical skills.
- CDCS or equivalent trade finance qualification (preferred).
- Experience with systems such as SWIFT Alliance, TI+, T24 (preferred).
Salary (Rate): £35.00/hr
City: City Of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Our client, an international bank based in London who offer Hybrid working currently seek a Senior Trade Finance Officer/Manager on 6 Month Contract basis 6 Month Daily rate Contract Ideally immediately Available or on a short notice Rate up to £250 per day all in rate DOE
Essential Experience
- Some experience as a manager in Trade Finance Operations working for a bank based in the UK
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in trade finance operations
- Expertise in LCs, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance
- Familiarity with UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, and related rules
- Understanding of AML and compliance requirements in trade
- Excellent time management, communication, and analytical skills
- CDCS or equivalent trade finance qualification (preferred)
- Experience with systems such as SWIFT Alliance, TI+, T24 (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of trade finance products—Letters of Credit, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance—ensuring timely and compliant processing for corporate and institutional clients.
- Process and manage trade finance transactions across all major product types
- Conduct document checking, risk assessments, and due diligence
- Provide expert advice and customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Support compliance with AML, sanctions, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to operational improvements and system accuracy
- Act as a key contact during manager absences