Trade Analyst

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Randstad Full time

Job title: Trade Finance Project Analyst

Location: 3 days per week office Based in London.

Expected duration: Until end of March 2025

Budget: £290.00 per day (inclusive of holidays, 33 days)


Profile Summary

Understanding of Trade Finance transactions in Operations providing support to the

business lines. Multi-task to enable workflows to run smoothly ensuring adherence to all

procedures and controls.


This role has a heavy focus to have extensive technical Trade Finance knowledge and

experience, excellent communication skills, attention to detail/accuracy whilst applying HO Procedures, local procedures, key controls and governing rules. The role will require a need for project work and collaboration with Project Managers and Business Analysts as well as the SMEs in Trade Finance.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analysis of all transactions across the different entities supported.
  • Full understanding of the internal reporting requirements and how they are met.
  • Risk mitigation – KRI reporting, operational error resolution and compliance screening.
  • Proactive learning to fully understand the mechanics of Trade Finance, procedure and system requirements.
  • Correct use of systems and processing tools.
  • Adherence to Head Office and Internal Operating procedures to produce accurate work thereby retaining professional image of the Bank and maintain high customer service levels.
  • Support initiatives, strategic planning and projects
  • Creation of workflow and written procedures.
  • Merger project - Work with the project manager to ensure a smooth transition to Day 1.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Deep understanding of all Trade Finance products, Import and Export LCs, Guarantees, Collections, Discounting, Forfaiting, Confirmations, Risk Participations.
  • Sufficient knowledge of UCP 600, ISP98, URDG 758, URC 522 and other relevant ICC publications
  • Knowledge on Money Laundering procedures and UK Proceeds of Crime Act
  • Awareness of UK and OFAC sanction policies & experience with Restricted Counterparty Checks.
  • High level experience with Microsoft Office Manager Products
  • Basic knowledge of SWIFT Alliance (MT202, MT103, all MT4 series, all MT7 series)
  • Interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to deliver clear communication to staff at all levels.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Critical thinking to evaluate the options and make informed business decisions
  • Problem solving. Be adaptable to change and unexpected developments.
  • Excellent reporting and documentation skills to ensure everyone is kept informed in a concise manner.
  • Sound knowledge of the Banking industry.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Collaborative nature to contribute to a successful performance.
  • Project governance
  • EMEA Hub experience



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