Trade Finance Operations Specialist

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in India is seeking a Specialty Product Analyst within Trade and Working Capital Operations to manage day-to-day operations for trade finance products while upholding strong risk controls and process discipline.

You will partner with business stakeholders to support migrations and new deals, driving improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and timely execution across import/export bills, LC, bank guarantees, and related trade finance activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trade finance operations, including standby letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Strong knowledge of ICC rules (URDG758, ISP98, UCP600, ISBP).
• Ability to interpret sanctions and OFAC obligations and anti-boycott rules.
• Experience in risk management, transaction processing, and trade settlements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with quality and control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; clear stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for trade finance products and transaction control activities
• Process transactions within SLAs, maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain SOPs and update documentation when processes change
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency and execution
• Coordinate engagement on new deals, migrations and projects
• Enforce adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and trade finance policy standards

Skills

Trade finance operations

ICC rules

Sanctions compliance

Risk management

Prioritization

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Accountability

Education

Professional certification (CSDG/CSGP/ISP Master)

Tools

AI analytics

Workflow automation

Job description

Specialty Product Analyst Make your mark leading trade finance operations controls, building expertise, mobility, and impact through high-quality execution and risk discipline.

As a Specialty Product Analyst within Trade and Working Capital Operations, you manage day-to-day operations for trade finance products while maintaining strong risk and control standards.

You provide transactional expertise across trade finance activity such as import and export bills, foreign bill collection, banker’s acceptances and reimbursements, letters of credit, open account trading, standby letters of credit, and bank guarantees in line with International Chamber of Commerce guidelines and internal procedures.

You partner with business stakeholders to support migrations and new deals, continuously improving processes to deliver accurate and timely outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for trade finance products and transaction control activities
• Process transactions within agreed service-level agreements, maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain standard operating procedures and update documentation when process changes occur
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency and strengthen operational execution
• Coordinate engagement on new deals, project management calls, and smooth migrations
• Enforce adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and trade finance policy standards

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Bring 5+ years of experience in trade finance operations, including standby letters of credit and bank guarantees
• Apply strong knowledge of International Chamber of Commerce rules and practices, including URDG 758, ISP98, UCP 600, and ISBP
• Interpret sanctions and compliance requirements, including Office of Foreign Assets Control obligations and anti-boycott regulations
• Demonstrate understanding of risk management, transaction processing, trade settlements, and trade processing across retail and wholesale banking contexts
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining quality and control discipline
• Analyze issues using strong problem-solving skills to drive timely resolution
• Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders across the business and operations teams
• Exhibit consistent accountability, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous learning and business objectives

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Hold a professional certification such as CSDG, CSGP, ISP Master, URDG Master, or an equivalent industry-recognized qualification
• Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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Experience Level

Mid Level