Trade Finance Operations Officer

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is now hiring a Trade Finance Operations Analyst in London for a contract opportunity. This dynamic role involves managing trade finance transactions and facilitating global commerce through products like Letters of Credit and Guarantees, within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and professional work environment

Career development opportunities

Exposure to complex, cross-border transactions

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Experience in Trade Finance Operations within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage trade finance transactions according to internal policies.
• Liaise with stakeholders and handle the issuance and amendments of Letters of Credit.
• Support audit and compliance-related tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Surecomp

TI+

Eximbills

Job description

Now Hiring: Trade Finance Operations Officer – Banking Institution – London – Contract Opportunity

We’re working with a leading financial institution that is seeking a Trade Finance Operations Analyst to join its high-performing Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting international trade transactions and ensuring seamless execution of trade finance products.

You’ll play a key role in supporting a range of trade finance activities including Letters of Credit (LCs), Guarantees, Bills for Collection, and Supply Chain Finance transactions, helping facilitate global commerce for a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage day-to-day trade finance transactions in line with internal policies and ICC rules (UCP, URDG, URC)
• Handle the issuance, advising, amendment, and settlement of Letters of Credit and Guarantees
• Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing, documentation checks, and discrepancy resolutions
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Front Office, Legal, Compliance) and external parties (counterparties, clients, correspondent banks)
• Monitor and reconcile trade finance positions, payments, and maturities
• Support audit, compliance, and control-related tasks and reporting
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in Trade Finance Operations within a banking or financial services environment
• Strong working knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522) and trade finance instruments
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Familiarity with trade finance systems (e.g., Surecomp, TI+, Eximbills) is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What’s on Offer

• A collaborative and professional work environment with strong leadership support
• Career development opportunities in a global organisation
• Exposure to complex, cross-border trade finance transactions
• Hybrid working arrangements and competitive compensation package

How to Apply

If you're looking to advance your career in trade finance operations and want to join a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the application link or reach out directly to the Financial Services team at Venn Group.