Trade Finance Officer

5 days ago

Northwich, United Kingdom The Access Bank UK Full time

**Trade Finance Officer**

The Access Bank UK Ltd is the first Bank in London to be awarded **Platinum** status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture.

This means there is a focus on clearly defined set of core values and the Bank encourages a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

**Your day-to-day responsibilities**:
This role will be responsible for processing letters of credit, collections, payment and checking shipping documents. The position will also be responsible for conducting compliance (due diligence) checks on transactions and all other operational aspects of trade finance products. You will also:

- Provide Trade Finance support and undertake a range of procedures some of which may be complex in nature, working on own initiative.
- Answer queries non-routine in nature, providing advice and guidance to others.
- Compose / draft correspondence, signing within delegated authority.
- Use software to facilitate production of letters/reports/data.
- To process trade transactions in compliance with the banks policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Process letters of credit, collection, payment, checking of documents etc.
- Plan, organise and prioritise own workloads and where appropriate instruct others.
- Compile and process management information.
- Verify / check the work of others as part of the defined procedure, when required.

**Why work in Trade Finance?**

Trade Finance is a very diverse and interesting department of the bank as it caters for the financing of transactions for importers and exporters from all over the world for a multitude of products such as Oil, Pharmaceuticals, Foodstuffs, Technology and even Motorcycles. Financing is offered through a variety of means including: letters of credit, bills for collection and guarantees.

**Key skills**:
We are looking for someone with:

- Keen eye for detail
- Accurate and timely data inputting and administration
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Self-motivation and good attitude to work
- Meticulous and good team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Previous financial services experience/trade finance operations experience with a good knowledge of UCP600, ISBP 745, AML etc would be beneficial.

**Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd?**

The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to helping people reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities, and the tools and training to help them grow.

Our success is founded on the strong relationships we have developed with our customers, and our relationship-based philosophy continues to drive the growth. Our core values are:

- Excellence
- Innovation
- Passion for Customers
- Professionalism
- Empowered Employees
- Leadership

**Our attractive benefits package includes**:

- Hybrid Working
- Bonus Scheme
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mentoring Scheme
- Company Events & Awards
- Discounted Gym Membership
- As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership._

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