Trade Officer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Trade Operations support specialist to manage documentation and administration for Trade related products. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in import/export document checking, along with a solid understanding of SWIFT and ICC rules. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a strong commitment to customer service.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Work in a dynamic, collaborative team

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• 2-3 years import/export documents checking experience.
• Knowledge of SWIFT payment and L/C message types (MT700, 100 and 400 series).
• Working knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600; ISP98, URDG758, ISBP).
• Strong organizational & decision-making skills.
• Technical aptitude and system documentation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide premium service in all aspects of the Trade Finance operational workflow.
• Point of support for all L/C and Guarantee operational escalations.
• Responsible for effective relationship management of all partners.
• Track service gaps/client impact errors and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Document Examination

Document Processing

Group Problem Solving

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Operational Delivery

Time Management

Tools

Trade 360

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Manager, Trade Operations, this position is expected to provide support for all related processing of documentation and administration of all Trade related products (Guarantees, Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections).

What will you do?

• Provide premium service in all aspects of the Trade Finance operational workflow including the completion of Letters of Credit, Guarantees and Documentary Collections and ensuring service delivery standards are met or exceeded
• Point of support for all L/C and Guarantee operational escalations
• Responsible to meet monthly Key Performance Indicators and to participate in Payment and Trade Operation (PTO) Quality Initiatives.
• Responsible for effective relationship management of all partners, including, but not limited to BBE, P&CB, Capital Markets, IT, and Products/Sales Management teams
• Referral point for service partners in all businesses throughout RBC for processes relating to the issuing and advising of L/Cs, Guarantees and Documentary Collections
• Track service gaps/client impact errors, performing root cause analysis as required closing gaps, improving service and optimizing operational efficiency

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 2- 3 years import/export documents checking experience
• Knowledge of SWIFT payment and L/C message types (MT700, 100 and 400 series)
• Working knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600; ISP98, URDG758, ISBP)
• Strong organizational & decision-making skills.
• Technical aptitude and system documentation proficiency

Nice-to-have:

• CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist)
• Trade processing software such as Trade 360
• Previous Customer Service experience

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills

Document Examination, Document Processing, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-30

Application Deadline:

2025-08-01

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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