Trade Finance Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by KennedyPearce Consulting
£35 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Trade Finance Officer/Manager involves overseeing trade finance operations within an international bank based in London. The position requires expertise in various trade finance products and compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will support the full lifecycle of trade finance products while ensuring timely processing and operational improvements. This is a 6-month contract position with a focus on immediate availability.
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: undetermined
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