• Team Leader, Trade Services

    Insight Global (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    An international banking client is looking for a Team Lead for the Trade Services organization. Lead and support day-to-day operations for Trade Services, including issuance and processing of Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit (L/Cs), amendments, and collections. Ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while leveraging technology to optimize workflows. Provide guidance on trade products to internal teams and clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Review and process Commercial and Standby L/Cs and documentary collections.

     

    - Examine import/export documents and perform OFAC screening.

     

    - Advise on export L/Cs and resolve complex issues with legal and internal teams.

     

    - Log, scan, and organize incoming documents; maintain accurate records.

     

    - Conduct annual risk reviews and recommend process improvements.

     

    - Monitor portfolio (acceptances/L/Cs) and report irregular transactions promptly.

     

    - Ability assign work and review all outgoing work

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    Experience: Minimum 10 years in banking and Trade Services.

     

    Education: Bachelor’s in Business or Finance preferred.

     

    Knowledge: UCP 600, ISP 98, URC 522; trade finance operations; banking regulations.

     

    Technical Skills: CIBAR, GFTS/GIFTWEB, ACBS, MS Office.

     

    Competencies: Detail-oriented, problem-solving, multitasking, strong communication.