Trade Finance Operations Analyst

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking early-career professionals to join their Trade Finance Operations team in Cheshire. The role involves supporting trade finance transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a degree in Finance or Business preferred. This hybrid position offers up to £40,000 per annum on a 6-month FTC basis.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in trade finance or banking operations (internships accepted).
• Investment/Wholesale Banking experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end processing of trade finance transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Liaise with clients, internal teams, and banking partners.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with risk and KYC checks.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Graduate degree (Finance, Business, or related field)

Job description

Overview

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid; 3 days in office). Contract: 6 months FTC, with potential to become permanent. Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum. Openings: 5+ roles available.

Join a leading investment bank in London as part of the expanding Trade Finance Operations team. This is a unique opportunity for early-career professionals (1-3 years' experience) eager to develop a career in trade finance within a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end processing of trade finance transactions, including letters of credit and guarantees, and document verification.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (UCP 600, ISBP) and internal policies.
• Liaise with clients, internal teams, and banking partners.
• Maintain accurate records, support reconciliations, and assist with risk and KYC checks.
• Identify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Finance, Business, or related field) - not essential.
• 1-3 years of experience in trade finance or banking operations (internships accepted).
• Investment/Wholesale Banking experience.
• Keen attention to detail; strong communication and analytical skills.
• Team player, adaptable to a fast-paced banking environment.