Middle Office Trade Officer – Associate

Crédit Agricole CIB; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Meal vouchers

Pension fund

Welfare plan

Flexible home working

Mortgage assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Crédit Agricole CIB is seeking an Associate-level Middle Office Trade Officer for our Trade Finance team in Milano, Italy. You will manage international trade finance transactions, acting as the central coordinator across all operational phases from initial request through to completion of each transaction.

You will work with Back Office, Finance & Accounting, Credit Risk, Compliance, and Front Office to gain a comprehensive view of international banking operations.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in Trade Finance, preferably in foreign banks.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• English: excellent (written and spoken)

Mansioni

• Manage bank guarantees in all forms (international and domestic).
• Issue, amend, and cancel guarantees in line with regulations.
• Coordinate with Back Office, Finance & Accounting, Credit Risk, Compliance and Front Office.
• Monitor client portfolio for compliance and efficiency.
• Provide direct support to clients and address queries.
• Interface with centralized Back Office platforms to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Trade Finance

English (excellent)

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Middle Office Trade Officer at Associate level to join our Trade Finance team at the Italian branch of an international investment bank. If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and thrive in a dynamic and international environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

The Role

You will become part of the Middle Office Trade Finance team, where you will manage international trade finance transactions and services provided to our clients. You will act as the central point of coordination across all operational phases, from the initial request through to the completion of each transaction.

You will work closely with our clients and with multiple departments across the bank: the Back Office (both local and centralized in Paris), Finance & Accounting, Credit Risk, Compliance, and Front Office teams. This role will give you a comprehensive view of international banking business.

What You Will Do

Your primary responsibility will be the management of bank guarantees in all their forms:

• International and domestic guarantees: you will issue, amend, and cancel guarantees in accordance with applicable regulations
• Guarantee types and structures: you will work with demand guarantees, suretyships, standby letters of credit (SBLC), commercial and financial guarantees — both direct and indirect, bilateral or syndicated
• Financial monitoring: you will manage fee collections and payments, reconciling client accounts with our internal systems
• Portfolio management: you will continuously monitor the client portfolio to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Client support: you will provide direct assistance to our clients, addressing their queries and facilitating their operations

You will coordinate all these activities by interfacing with centralized Back Office platforms and various departments across the bank, always ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Required Skills

Technical knowledge:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience and a keen interest in Trade Finance and bank guarantees. 3-5 years of experience required, preferably gained in foreign banks

Languages:

• English: excellent level (written and spoken) — essential

Personal attributes:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong motivation and eagerness to learn
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong team-oriented mindset
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Resilience and effective stress management

What We Offer

A professional growth opportunity within a prestigious international bank, with the chance to develop specialized expertise in a fascinating and ever-evolving sector. You will join a multicultural environment where you can put your skills to work and build a solid career in international banking.

• Applicable Collective Labour Agreement: National Collective Labour Agreement for employees in the credit sector (NCLA)
• Working hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
• Salary: gross annual salary range of €50.000 - €60.000, commensurate with experience
• Bonus: discretionary annual bonus
• Meal vouchers: €10 restaurant tickets per working day (home office days incl.)
• Pension fund and a rich welfare plan

Benefits & Working environment

• Health insurance, Life insurance, Long-term Disability insurance and Accident insurance
• Health check-up: check-up fully covered by the bank
• Mental wellness dedicated benefits
• Flexible Home Working
• Competitive offers for First-Home Mortgage
• Equal benefits for same-sex couples & family, including paid paternity/secondary parent leave
• Pride celebrations and LGBTQ+ awareness programs
• Benefits of banking & insurance services starting from current account opening
• Discounts on travel, gyms, shopping, entertainment.

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders (Legislative Decree 198/2006, Equal Opportunities Code).