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Trade Finance Project Analyst - Financial Services

We are currently seeking a Trade Finance Project Analyst to join a leading financial institution in their Trade Finance Operations team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong technical knowledge of Trade Finance products and a keen eye for detail.

• Analyse transactions across multiple entities to ensure smooth work-flows and adherence to procedures.
• Support internal reporting requirements and risk mitigation initiatives, including KRI reporting and compliance screening.
• Proactively develop expertise in Trade Finance processes, procedures, and system requirements.
• Ensure accurate processing and adherence to internal and external regulatory standards.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and project work, including mergers and system transitions.
• Document work-flows and create written procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

• Strong understanding of Trade Finance products such as Import/Export LCs, Guarantees, Collections, Discounting, Forfaiting, Confirmations, and Risk Participation's.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as UCP 600, ISP98, URDG 758, and URC 522.
• Knowledge of financial crime prevention, including money laundering procedures, UK Proceeds of Crime Act, and sanctions policies (UK & OFAC).
• Experience with SWIFT Alliance messaging (MT202, MT103, MT4 & MT7 series).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong documentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

• Work in a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects and process optimisation's.
• Hybrid working options available to support work-life balance.

If you have a strong background in Trade Finance and project work and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to find out more.