On behalf of one of our clients, a well-established international bank based in Geneva, we are currently looking for a Documentary Credit Specialist to join its Trade Finance team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of documentary credits, including issuance, advising, confirmation, amendments, document examination and settlement
• Processing documentary collections and monitoring related transactions
• Handling the issuance and management of bank guarantees and counter-guarantees
• Reviewing and checking trade documents to ensure compliance with applicable rules and credit terms
• Identifying discrepancies and coordinating with clients, relationship managers and correspondent banks to resolve them
• Calculating commissions, fees, interest and foreign exchange elements related to transactions
• Supporting the structuring and execution of more complex trade finance transactions
• Ensuring accurate booking and proper follow-up of operations within the bank’s systems

Profile:

• Previous experience in Trade Finance / Documentary Credits within a banking environment
• Strong knowledge of UCP rules (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits) and international trade finance practices
• Experience with bank guarantees and documentary collections is considered a strong asset
• Good understanding of operational and accounting aspects of trade finance transactions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Professional level of English

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Maeva Reis at +41 22 552 01 05 or via email at m.reis@lextonstanley.com. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Please note that only candidates whose profiles match the requirements will be contacted.