Trade Finance Middle Officer (m / f / d)

Société Générale Assurances; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Trade Finance Middle Officer to support the processing and management of international guarantees and letters of credit. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trade finance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a team that values initiative and creativity, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization. If you're ready for a challenge and want to grow your expertise, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in a Trade Finance Department within a bank.
• Deep knowledge of trade finance products like letters of credit and guarantees.

Aufgaben

• Manage the process for international guarantees and letters of credit.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare internal and external monthly business reports.

Kenntnisse

Trade Finance Products Knowledge

Teamwork Skills

Client-oriented Attitude

MS Office Proficiency

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Solution-oriented Working Style

Ausbildung

University Degree in Finance

University Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Trade Finance Middle Officer (m / f / d)

Banking operations processing
Permanent contract
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Reference 24000R1K
Start date 2025 / 01 / 01
Publication date 2024 / 11 / 13

Responsibilities

1. Support the processing and management of the entire process associated with incoming: issuance, amendment, and cancellation requests for international guarantees.
2. Support the processing and management of the entire process associated with incoming: issuance, amendment, document presentation, and cancellation requests for import and export letters of credit.
3. Ensure that all transactions are conducted in line with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
4. Act as the first point of contact for customers and discuss operational specificities of their requests (e.g., required changes on guarantee texts or discrepancies on LC documents).
5. Fee monitoring, management, debiting (MT499 processing), and preparation of invoices in close dialogue with the back office.
6. Prepare internal and external monthly business reports and other relevant reporting/statistics.
7. Report to the Deputy GTB Head of Client Service.
8. Collaborate closely with GTB Front Office and support Senior Trade Bankers.
9. Support the execution of Permanent Supervision Controls.

Profile required

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related area.
• Deep knowledge of trade finance products (letters of credit, guarantees, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in a Trade Finance Department within a bank.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Client-oriented attitude (internally and externally).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluency in German and English (written and oral) is essential; French is an advantage.
• Solution-oriented and flexible working style.
• Proactive team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn and work in a deadline-driven, culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships internally and externally.

Why join us

At Societe Generale, we believe that people are the drivers of change, and the future will be shaped by their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

If you want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful daily, and develop or strengthen your expertise, you'll feel at home with us!

If you thrive on challenges and want to be part of a dedicated, driven team striving for success, please apply with a CV, cover letter, and all relevant educational and professional certificates.