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Trade Finance Analyst
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 200 - 230 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Trade Finance Analyst
London (Hybrid - 2-3 days on site)
Contract until March 2026 | £150-£200 PAYE/day
Looking to grow your career in trade finance operations? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team at a global financial institution, supporting international trade and ensuring smooth delivery of essential finance products.
About the Role
We're on the lookout for a Trade Finance Analyst who thrives in a detail-oriented, risk-conscious environment. You'll be managing and executing key operational processes across trade finance products such as Letters of Credit, Supply Chain Finance, and Guarantees.
This role sits at the heart of global trade, helping importers and exporters manage risk and maintain liquidity-while supporting compliance and identifying potential financial crime.
What You'll Be Doing
Administer trade finance products, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to resolve queries and provide expert support.
Identify and escalate red flags related to financial crime risk in trade-based activities.
Apply EMEA-wide processes and procedures to support consistency in delivery.
Contribute to business continuity planning and help restore operations when required.
Support continuous improvement by engaging with internal initiatives (e.g. Kaizen).
Compile data and assist in creating operational performance reports.
What You Bring
In-depth understanding of trade finance products: Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Discounted Receivables, and more.
Awareness of international trade law, maritime law, and shipping/commercial terms.
Strong knowledge of sanctions regimes and trade-related compliance frameworks.
Ability to spot operational and financial crime risks and respond effectively.
Solid grasp of accounting principles relevant to trade finance.
Previous experience in a trade finance operations role is highly desirable.
Stakeholder Engagement
You'll work closely with a range of internal teams, including legal, product, and compliance, and develop strong working relationships with clients, financial institutions, and logistics companies.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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