Trade Finance Vice President

Social Capital Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Capital Resources seeks a Trade Finance VP for a full-time role at a Midtown Manhattan bank. You will oversee trade finance operations and help ensure smooth processing of letters of credit and SBLCs.

The role emphasizes risk management, compliance, and first-line defense responsibilities, with oversight of GDMS workflows and SWIFT messaging. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in trade finance, familiarity with ICC rules, and strong MS Office skills; Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in trade finance or related banking ops.
• Familiar with ICC rules and international practice.
• Proficient with MS Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and smooth operation of Trade Finance business.
• Take proactive responsibility for preventing compliance and other risks in Trade Finance as the 1st Line of Defense.
• Input or counter-checking documents for bills operation. Perform technical review of Letter of Credit.
• Execute the relevant daily verification and authorization activities in GDMS for the trade service transactions.
• End of day-Ensure that all trade transactions in GDMS have been duly authorized and completed and all SWIFT messages have been duly sent out.
• Obey and follow the international trade regulations and compliance standards.
• Review, or counter-checking the SBLC templates. Perform technical review and document examination of Letter of Credit to ensure strict compliance.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bank in Midtown, Manhattan is seeking a Trade Finance VP for a full-time role!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and smooth operation of Trade Finance business
• Take proactive responsibility for preventing compliance and other risks in Trade Finance business as the 1st Line of Defense.
• Input or counter-checking the documents for bills operation. Perform technical review of Letter of Credit.
• Execute the relevant daily verification and authorization activities in GDMS for the trade service transactions processed by the Trade Services Clerk.
• End of day-Ensure that all trade transactions in GDMS have been duly authorized and completed and all SWIFT messages have been duly sent out.
• Obey and follow the international trade regulations and compliance standards
• Review, or counter-checking the SBLC templates. Perform technical review and document examination of Letter of Credit to ensure strict compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years experience in trade finance or related banking operations functions
• Familiar with various related International Practices: “Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits 600”; “International Standby Practices ISP98” & URDG 758; “ICC Uniform Rules for Collections (522)”; “URR 725”, etc.
• Experienced in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Experienced in problem identification and solving.
• Familiar and experience with MS Office system (especially PPT, Excel, Word, etc.)