Job Description
Join a privately held organization offering long-term career stability, a supportive environment, and an excellent schedule that promotes work-life balance. Take part in impactful commodities trading operations while building a career designed for longevity and growth.
Primary Services is excited to announce the Trade Finance Analyst role with a large, well-established client in the commodities trading industry. This position plays a critical role in managing financial and operational risk associated with global trade activities, with a strong emphasis on letters of credit and international documentation. This role is ideal for experienced professionals who want a stable environment with meaningful responsibility and exposure to complex international transactions.
Responsibilities
• Manage the issuance, tracking, and compliance of standby and documentary letters of credit.
• Review and validate letters of credit documentation to ensure adherence to UCP 600, ISP98, and ICC Publication No. 725 standards.
• Verify credit terms, including amounts, insurance coverage, and shipping conditions, for compliance.
• Coordinate import and export documentation in accordance with U.S. and international customs regulations.
• Notify exporters and importers of issued letters of credit related to shipments.
• Evaluate and accept or reject documents presented under letters of credit.
• Recommend amendments to letters of credit and ensure export documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with loan officers to align customer credit and collateral documentation with banking standards.
• Provide INCOTERM guidance to traders, schedulers, and back-office personnel.
• Prepare export invoices and distribute shipping documentation to international buyers.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and inspection agencies to finalize shipping documentation.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders regarding letter of credit processes and requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in letters of credit, trade finance, or import/export operations.
• Working knowledge of UCP 600, ISP98, and ICC Uniform Rules for Bank-to-Bank Reimbursement (Publication No. 725).
• Experience in commodities trading environments preferred.
• Banking or trade finance experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ETRM systems such as RightAngle preferred.
• Knowledge of international shipping documentation and customs requirements.
• Familiarity with INCOTERMS and global trade compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and documentation review capabilities.
Primary Services is excited to announce the Trade Finance Analyst role with a large, well-established client in the commodities trading industry. This position plays a critical role in managing financial and operational risk associated with global trade activities, with a strong emphasis on letters of credit and international documentation. This role is ideal for experienced professionals who want a stable environment with meaningful responsibility and exposure to complex international transactions.
Responsibilities
• Manage the issuance, tracking, and compliance of standby and documentary letters of credit.
• Review and validate letters of credit documentation to ensure adherence to UCP 600, ISP98, and ICC Publication No. 725 standards.
• Verify credit terms, including amounts, insurance coverage, and shipping conditions, for compliance.
• Coordinate import and export documentation in accordance with U.S. and international customs regulations.
• Notify exporters and importers of issued letters of credit related to shipments.
• Evaluate and accept or reject documents presented under letters of credit.
• Recommend amendments to letters of credit and ensure export documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with loan officers to align customer credit and collateral documentation with banking standards.
• Provide INCOTERM guidance to traders, schedulers, and back-office personnel.
• Prepare export invoices and distribute shipping documentation to international buyers.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and inspection agencies to finalize shipping documentation.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders regarding letter of credit processes and requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in letters of credit, trade finance, or import/export operations.
• Working knowledge of UCP 600, ISP98, and ICC Uniform Rules for Bank-to-Bank Reimbursement (Publication No. 725).
• Experience in commodities trading environments preferred.
• Banking or trade finance experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ETRM systems such as RightAngle preferred.
• Knowledge of international shipping documentation and customs requirements.
• Familiarity with INCOTERMS and global trade compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and documentation review capabilities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Trade Finance Analyst (Documentary LC) position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
