VP - Letter of Credit / Client Processing Manager

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 7,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Vice President, Client Processing Manager to lead LC structuring and manage the LC lifecycle for high-priority trade clients. You will train the team, ensure timely processing, and collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Product, Risk & Compliance.

The role requires a deep Trade Finance background, strategic leadership, and a track record in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Trade Finance domain with LC, documents, and guarantees experience.
• Knowledge of UCP, URDG, and ISP guidelines; sanctions/AML awareness is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train the team on issuance, confirmation vetting, and document examination.
• Ensure timely and accurate handling of high-priority client transactions.
• Provide insights to manage client expectations and support risk management.
• Lead workflow optimization and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Product, Risk & Compliance on LC/guarantees vetting.
• Act as escalation point for complex problems; mentor staff.

Skills

Trade Finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced/Postgraduate degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Vice President, Client Processing Manager will be responsible for handling Complex Letter of Credit structuring and manage the Letter of Credit life cycle for High-priority Trade clients by providing timely and quality support to the clients in facilitating their transactions and processes. This role may also involve working with various stakeholders like Clients, FIs and NBFIs, simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• As a documentary credit specialist, provide comprehensive training to the team in issuance, confirmation vetting, and document examination processes, while developing a skilled workforce to meet client requirements and support business objectives.
• Ensure transactions and inquiries of High-priority clients are handled timely and accurately.
• Applies in-depth knowledge and expertise on service offerings, proactive assessment and resolution of complex transaction issues.
• Assist Product and Relationship team with Operational/ transactional insights to manage client expectations.
• Participate in the risk and control committee and mitigate inherent and residual risk of the processes.
• Act as an escalation point for complex problems and guide less experienced staff in resolving the same. Responsible for crafting solutions and methods to resolve issues at hand and similar issues in the future.
• Responsible for structuring Letter of Credit & Guarantees vetting by collaborating with the Clients, Legal, Product, Risk & Compliance.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment, leading a team is required.
• Leads workflow optimization and process improvement using best practices and technology.
• Provides expert guidance on service offerings and resolves complex transaction issues.

Required Qualification

• 10+ years in Trade Finance domain (Letter of Credit, Document Examination, Guarantees/ Standby Letter of Credit) is required. Well versed with UCP, URDG and ISP guidelines is preferred. Applicable local / regional licenses or certifications as required by the business. Trade Certifications (example: CDCS, CSDG etc.) is added advantage.
• A strong knowledge of Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Boycott guidelines, as well as their relevance to Trade Finance, is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Advanced/Post graduation degree preferred.

Estimated Min Rate

$7000.00

Estimated Max Rate

$130000.00

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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