Trade Finance Expert / Letters of Credit

Chiffre10082023; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiffre10082023 in Zürich is seeking a Trade Finance Expert with extensive expertise in documentary instruments to structure and secure cross-border transactions. The role requires managing Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The candidate will work in a permanent, full-time capacity, coordinating with correspondent banks and internal teams to strengthen processes and risk controls. Fluency in French and English is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of experience in Trade Finance (banking, trading or financial institutions).
• Strong expertise in documentary trade instruments, compliance and risk management.
• Proficient with digital tools (SWIFT, Excel, Trade Finance systems).
• Languages: French and English required.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Issue, advise, confirm and monitor Letters of Credit and bank guarantees.
• Ensure documentary compliance with UCP 600, ISBP, ICC rules and SWIFT.
• Identify and assess documentary, contractual and operational risks.
• Maintain relationships with correspondent banks and international counterparties.
• Contribute to internal process improvement and team training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

French language

English language

Tools

SWIFT

Excel

Trade Finance systems

Job description

Trade Finance Expert / Letters of Credit

Chiffre10082023 Vacant since : 22.10.2026 8001 Zürich (ZH) 100% By agreement Permanent

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About the Employer

A well-established player in international trade and cross-border financial transactions, we are strengthening our team and seeking a Trade Finance Expert with strong expertise in documentary instruments, capable of structuring and securing complex international transactions in a demanding environment.

Trade Finance Expert / Letters of Credit

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the issuance, advising, confirmation and monitoring of Letters of Credit and bank guarantees
• Ensure documentary compliance in line with UCP 600, ISBP, ICC rules and SWIFT standards
• Identify and assess documentary, contractual and operational risks
• Maintain and develop relationships with correspondent banks and international counterparties
• Contribute to internal process improvement, control frameworks and team training

Candidate Profile

• 3 to 10 years of experience in Trade Finance (banking, trading or financial institutions)
• Strong expertise in documentary trade instruments, compliance and risk management
• Proficient with digital tools (SWIFT, Excel, Trade Finance systems)
• Languages: French and English required, is an asset
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and excellent communication abilities

• Work location 8001 Zürich (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent

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