Job Title: Trade Services Officer (Guarantees)
Location: Central London
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working Model
Key Responsibilities
- Guarantees Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full guarantee process, including issuance, amendments, and claims. Qualify and probe experience across each stage to ensure smooth operations.
- Customer Instructions and Compliance: Implement customer and bank instructions for all guarantee transactions accurately and efficiently, meeting agreed SLAs and regulatory requirements.
- Error-Free Execution: Ensure a zero-error standard in guarantee issuance and amendments, maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality control.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for all guarantees, assisting with audits and compliance reporting as required.
- Risk and Compliance: Act as the first line of defence against financial crime, identifying and escalating risks, conducting due diligence, and complying with AML and regulatory standards.
Additional Qualifications
- Analytical Mindset: Approach tasks with critical thinking, focusing on the underlying reasoning for each stage in the guarantee process.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure high standards of accuracy and thoroughness in processing and monitoring transactions.
- Proactive Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
Screening Criteria
- Proven experience in guarantee services or trade finance.
- Demonstrable knowledge of regulatory standards and risk mitigation.
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
Additional Value Add
- Familiarity with international trade regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Previous experience with due diligence, financial crime prevention, and anti-money laundering (AML) protocols.