Letters of Credit Trade Advisor II

Truist; Hoffman Estates (IL); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

Pension plan

RSUs

Deferred compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Truist is seeking a senior leader to oversee standby and commercial letters of credit, review credit agreements, and manage end-to-end closing and issuance processes. The role focuses on driving international trade finance solutions, partnering with correspondent banks, and advising clients with strategic guidance and education.

As a liaison across clients, front-line teams, and operations, you will resolve complex issues, mitigate risk, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver

Formación

• 5-7 years in commercial lending, business administration, banking operations and management, strategic planning, or risk.
• Strong lending knowledge including consulting, commercial/retail products, specialty lending, appraisals, regulatory and compliance, servicing, due diligence, documentation, funding and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work proactively and operate accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with variable deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and management oversight to achieve high-quality processing and performance results aligned with corporate objectives and compliance.
• Direct and lead teammate development and engagement; advise on employment, career development, performance evaluations, salary changes, promotions, transfers and terminations.
• Develop and implement standards, processes and procedures aligned with industry best practices and Financial Services Standards.
• Collaborate with business units to drive cohesion across large-scale efforts.
• Direct activities to support merger/conversion processes for a seamless transition.
• Promote a results-oriented team environment and continuously improve operations.

Conocimientos

Lending knowledge

Communication skills

Executive interaction

Leadership

Planning

Fast-paced environment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Banking School Certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

If located in a Truist hub city location, the work style will be: In Office (5 days/week).

This role provides leadership in the structuring and execution of Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit, including comprehensive review and interpretation of credit agreements and complex underlying transaction structures. It oversees the end-to-end closing and issuance process for Direct Pay Letters of Credit, ensuring alignment with risk, regulatory, and client requirements. A key focus of the role is driving international trade finance solutions, serving as a subject matter expert while partnering with correspondent banks and engaging directly with clients to deliver strategic guidance, product education, and customized solutions that support client objectives. Additionally, the role functions as a critical escalation point, acting as a liaison across clients, front-line teams, and operations. It ensures effective resolution of complex issues, mitigates risk, and promotes seamless execution by proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving inconsistencies across stakeholders. Provide direction and leadership, with emphasis on planning, development, and both short-term and long-term strategies or implementation roadmaps. Assess organizational objectives, defines mobilization activities and develops achievable goals to implement processes that improve departmental effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Provide leadership and management oversight to achieve processing and performance results of the highest quality, which are in accordance and consistent with corporate objectives, legal and regulatory compliance
• 2. Direct and lead teammate development and engagement. Make recommendations for teammates regarding employment, career and professional development, performance evaluations, salary changes, promotions, transfers and terminations within established policies and guidelines.
• 3. Develops and implement standards, processes and procedures consistent with "best practices" and Financial Services Industry Standards
• 4. Works with business units and functional groups within their designated line of business to drive cohesion and connectivity across large scale working efforts
• 5. Directs activities to ensure appropriate support for merger/conversion process to provide a seamless transition
• 6. Promotes a results-oriented-team environment that continuously evaluates existing operations.

Qualifications Required

• 1. College Degree in business or related field, or equivalent education and related experience
• 2. 5-7 years in commercial lending, business administration, banking operations and management, strategic planning, or risk
• 3. Strong lending knowledge including but not limited to consulting, commercial/retail products, specialty lending, appraisals, regulatory and compliance, servicing, due diligence, documentation, funding and reconciliations
• 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 5. Ability to interact with executive leadership
• 6. Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills
• 7. Ability to work proactively and operate accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with variable deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. MBA, or other advanced level degree
• 2. Banking School Certification
• 3. Excellent knowledge of financial industry applicable laws such as ISP, UCP, Patriot Act, AML, and BSA, as well as a thorough understanding of SWIFT messaging
• 4. Ability to think independently and work in fast-paced work environment
• 5. Corporate client facing experience.

The annual base salary for this position is $80-90,000

Benefits

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401k plan
• 10 days of vacation
• 10 sick days
• paid holidays
• Truist's defined benefit pension plan
• restricted stock units
• a deferred compensation plan

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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About Truist

Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. We serve clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. That happens through real care to make things better. To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities. Learn more about Truist on truist.com.