Documentary Credit Specialist – Trade Finance

Lexton Stanley; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexton Stanley in Geneva is seeking a Documentary Credit Specialist to join a well‑established international bank's Trade Finance team. You'll manage documentary credits from issuance to settlement and work with clients and banks.

The ideal candidate has banking experience in Trade Finance, strong knowledge of UCP rules, and an ability to handle multiple transactions. English at professional level is required, with precise document checking and timely booking in the bank's systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Trade Finance / Documentary Credits within a banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of UCP rules (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits) and international trade finance practices.
• Experience with bank guarantees and documentary collections is considered a strong asset.
• Professional level of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of documentary credits, including issuance, advising, confirmation, amendments, document examination and settlement.
• Processing documentary collections and monitoring related transactions.
• Handling the issuance and management of bank guarantees and counter-guarantees.
• Reviewing and checking trade documents to ensure compliance with applicable rules and credit terms.
• Identifying discrepancies and coordinating with clients, relationship managers and correspondent banks to resolve them.
• Calculating commissions, fees, interest and foreign exchange elements related to transactions.
• Supporting the structuring and execution of more complex trade finance transactions.
• Ensuring accurate booking and proper follow-up of operations within the bank’s systems.

Skills

Trade finance experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English proficiency

Job description

On behalf of one of our clients, a well-established international bank based in Geneva, we are currently looking for a Documentary Credit Specialist to join its Trade Finance team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of documentary credits, including issuance, advising, confirmation, amendments, document examination and settlement
• Processing documentary collections and monitoring related transactions
• Handling the issuance and management of bank guarantees and counter-guarantees
• Reviewing and checking trade documents to ensure compliance with applicable rules and credit terms
• Identifying discrepancies and coordinating with clients, relationship managers and correspondent banks to resolve them
• Calculating commissions, fees, interest and foreign exchange elements related to transactions
• Supporting the structuring and execution of more complex trade finance transactions
• Ensuring accurate booking and proper follow-up of operations within the bank’s systems

Your profile:

• Previous experience in Trade Finance / Documentary Credits within a banking environment
• Strong knowledge of UCP rules (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits) and international trade finance practices
• Experience with bank guarantees and documentary collections is considered a strong asset
• Good understanding of operational and accounting aspects of trade finance transactions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Professional level of English

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Maeva Reis at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Please note that only candidates whose profiles match the requirements will be contacted.