Standby Letter of Credit AVP

Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail?oriented individual to join our Trade Finance team. This role is responsible for the issuance, amendment, and ongoing administration of Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of three years of hands?on experience in trade finance operations, a strong working knowledge of international governing rules, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions with accuracy, compliance, and professionalism in a fast?paced environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Letter of Credit Operations

• Issue and amend Standby Letters of Credit and Commercial Letters of Credit ensuring applications and LC terms comply with international governing rules and regulations, including UCP, ISP98, and applicable U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Review, prepare, and process Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit via mail, email, and SWIFT, ensuring accurate and timely updates in the Trade Finance system.
• Conduct detailed analysis and validation of LC terms to identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks while supporting efficient transaction processing.
• Register all LC transactions and supporting documentation in the online document storage system, including evergreen renewal terms and pending beneficiary consents, maintaining complete and audit?ready records.
• Monitor and control evergreen notification dates, ensuring timely issuance of notices and follow?up on beneficiary consents as required.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable banking rules, regulations, and internal policies governing trade finance activities, including adherence to the Bank's Code of Conduct.
• Participate in annual compliance training and review all compliance?related reference and directive materials issued by the Americas Compliance Division, escalating questions or clarifications as appropriate.
• Serve as the designated point of contact for identifying and reporting potentially prohibited transactions, including those related to OFAC, by performing required due diligence and escalating in accordance with AML and sanctions screening procedures.
• Ensure all records, documentation, and transaction data meet internal control, audit, and regulatory reporting standards, maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities

• Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct experience in Trade Finance Operations, with a strong focus on Standby Letters of Credit and Documentary Credits.
• Proven practical knowledge of all types of Documentary Credits and Standby Letters of Credit, with a sound working knowledge of ICC rules, including UCP600, ISP98, and related publications.
• Certificate in International Trade & Finance (CITF) and/or Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and confidentiality in a deadline?driven environment.

Join us to leverage your expertise and play a critical role in supporting global trade operations with precision, compliance, and professionalism.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

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