VP, Trade Finance Ops Leader — LC & Funds Transfer

Yoh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a VP-level Trade Finance Operations Manager to lead experienced teams handling global trade finance operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee complex workflows, ensure compliance, and drive transformational improvements in processes and technology.

The role requires 8+ years in trade finance, deep knowledge of LCs/SBLCs and bank guarantees, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Trade Finance operations.
• Experience leading teams within a trade finance environment.
• Strong expertise in Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Document Examination, Documentary Credits.
• Familiarity with UCP 600, URDG, ISP98.
• Experience managing complex transaction workflows and supporting client-facing trade finance solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Trade Finance Operations teams supporting international clients and transactions across global markets.
• Oversee the execution and processing of trade finance products while ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, and technology-driven operational enhancements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on complex trade finance transactions and operational issues.
• Manage multiple projects and transformation initiatives simultaneously while ensuring business objectives are achieved.
• Participate in risk and control governance activities and support efforts to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Collaborate with product, relationship management, legal, compliance, and risk teams to develop client solutions and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex operational and transaction issues while mentoring and developing team members.
• Lead recruitment, coaching, performance management, and career development activities for operations staff.
• Develop training materials, process documentation, and operational procedures.
• Structure and support Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, and Guarantees in partnership with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver technical training and guidance related to documentary credits, document examination, and trade finance best practices.

Skills

LCs (Letters of Credit)

SBLCs (Standby LCs)

Bank Guarantees

Document Examination

Documentary Credits

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Advanced degree in Finance/Business/Economics

CDCS (Certification)

CSDG (Certification)

Job description

Yoh is seeking a VP-level Trade Finance Operations Manager to lead experienced teams handling global trade finance operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee complex workflows, ensure compliance, and drive transformational improvements in processes and technology.

The role requires 8+ years in trade finance, deep knowledge of LCs/SBLCs and bank guarantees, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.