Trade Services Operations Specialist

A leading financial services organization is seeking a detail-orientedTrade Services Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day activities of its Trade Services Desk. This contractor will assist with customer setup, trade documentation, Letters of Credit, and trade processing while ensuring records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained within internal systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience inLetters of Credit, trade finance, import/export documentation, or banking operations who thrives in a detail-driven, process-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily Trade Services Desk operations and trade processing activities.
• Review and validateLetters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit, guarantees, and supporting trade documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Receive customer setup forms and create or amend party records within internal trade systems.
• Gather, organize, and maintain required trade documentation.
• Ensure complete and accurate records are entered into the system of record.
• Input and release trade processing requirements according to established procedures.
• Support documentation associated with the movement and import/export of goods.
• Work with bank-to-bank and customer trade documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve documentation or processing issues.
• Manage a high volume of email communication and follow-up with internal partners.
• Communicate with domestic and international teams as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within SharePoint and other internal systems.
• Follow established banking, operational, and documentation procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working withLetters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, guarantees, or trade finance documentation.
• Understanding of how to review Letters of Credit and supporting documents for authenticity, completeness, and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge ofinternational trade, importing/exporting goods, logistics, and bank-to-bank documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with documentation-heavy processes.
• Strong written communication skills and comfort managing significant email correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Technology Skills

• SharePoint user experience.
• Microsoft Outlook.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Word.
• Ability to learn proprietary trade processing and banking systems.

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience intrade finance, international banking operations, Letters of Credit processing, import/export operations, trade documentation, commercial banking, or global trade services are strongly encouraged to apply.