Trade and Working Capital Specialist

Join our dynamic team as a Trade and Working Capital Specialist, where you'll partner with clients and internal stakeholders structure standby letters of credit and guarantees. Your expertise will support our clients' trade finance needs, ensuring compliance and risk management.

As a Trade and Working Capital Specialist in our Trade Finance Team, you will structure standby letters of credit and guarantees, providing expert advice to support clients' trade finance needs. Your role is crucial in managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and structure standby letters of credit and guarantees tailored to clients' trade finance requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and provide customized solutions.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure the security and viability of trade finance transactions.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the interests of both the bank and its clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor for their trade finance needs.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ensure all trade finance transactions comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Stay updated on changes in trade finance regulations and industry best practices.
• Prepare and review documentation related to standby letters of credit and guarantees.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports for management and regulatory purposes.
• Work closely with internal teams, including credit, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of trade finance transactions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of URDG / ISP 98 and UCP 600.
• Experience in trade finance, focusing on standby letters of credit and guarantees wording negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in drafting and tracking changing wording using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in trade finance.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional projects to enhance trade finance offerings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations and client needs.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.