Jr MidOffice Trade Services

Total Solutions; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Solutions in Amsterdam seeks a Junior Middle Officer Trade Services to support the Trade Services team in executing trade transactions for Dutch, Nordic and Belgian customers. You will report to the Coordinator of the Netherlands & Belgium Trade Middle Office, fully based in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities include handling client requests, coordinating with Back Office, ensuring compliance before transactions, and collaborating with global teams to add value and drive cross-border synergies.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Dutch (written and spoken)
• Pro-active team player with strong communication and planning skills
• Experience in Finance or Banking is appreciated

Responsibilities

• Support Trade Sales Team in executing Trade Finance transactions
• Follow up on client requests and needs and identify opportunities
• Coordinate with Back Office on monitoring and handling client orders
• Collaborate with global Trade Services Network and other locations
• Handle administrative tasks related to Trade Services transactions
• Create added value by identifying synergies within Global Transaction Banking lines
• Perform compliance checks before transactions and obtain approvals
• Maintain RMA keys to manage correspondent banks
• Verify credit facility availability before executing trades
• Participate in supervision activities of the trade services desk
• Monitor credit line validation

Skills

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitask

Education

Relevant HBO bachelor level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Junior Middle Officer Trade Services - Transaction Banking Amsterdam (EN/NL)

As Middle Officer Trade Services, you will support the Trade Services team in Amsterdam in executing trade transactions for Dutch, Nordic and Belgian customers. You will report to the Coordinator of the Netherlands & Belgium Trade Middle Office, fully based in Amsterdam.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support of the Trade Sales Team in executing Trade Finance transactions
• Follow up on client requests and needs, and identify new opportunities
• Close cooperation with Back Office teams in connection with monitoring/handling of client orders and other operational issues
• Close cooperation with all teams within the global Trade Services Network, as well as with all supporting teams at other locations
• Active cooperation with all other local business lines within the Amsterdam Branch
• Managing administrative tasks in connection with Trade Services transactions (invoicing, internal & regulatory reporting etc.)
• Create added value for clients pro-actively identifying synergies within the Global Transaction Banking Business Lines (like cash management or factoring)
• Execute compliance checks before the transactions and obtain upfront compliance approvals before processing a trade transaction
• Create or maintain RMA keys in order to manage the connected correspondent banks
• Verify availability within credit facility before executing trade transactions
• Participate in the permanent supervision activities of the trade services desk
• Monitor validation of credit lines

Complete fluency in Dutch and English is required for this role.

The role requires a strong client service orientation, solid operational and process knowledge, familiarity with regulatory and risk frameworks, analytical and communication skills, and uncompromising professional integrity.

The ideal candidate is an effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and is comfortable working in a cross-border, collaborative environment.

Studies & experience:

• Relevant HBO bachelor level
• Previous experience in Finance or Banking would be appreciated.

Language skills:

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Dutch
• French is optional but would represent an advantage.

Soft skills required:

• Pro-active team player but also able to work autonomously
• Time management, organizational and planning skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication, presentation and writing skills for pitching, other languages could be useful for this position.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Technical and operational skills required:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and superior analytical and quantitative skills
• Proven experience with trade finance products (letters of credit, guarantees,…) would be appreciated.