Trade Finance Services Specialist II (standby Letter of Credit) - Scranton, Pa

Bank of America Bank of America · Banking · Scranton

This role is a Trade Finance Services Specialist II focused on Standby Letters of Credit within Bank of America's Global Trade Operations group. Responsibilities include processing issuances, amendments, and negotiations for Standby Letters of Credit, providing client servicing, researching and resolving trade documents, and preparing reports. The role requires strong communication, client servicing, and analytical skills, with a preference for experience in letters of credit and relevant banking regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing
  2. Researches, analyzes, and resolves trade documents that require specialized, sensitive, and/or exception handling
  3. Evaluates/processes issuances, amendments, and negotiations for payment on Standby Letters of Credit
  4. Provides client servicing for Standby Letter of Credit clients
  5. Prepares and reconciling daily and monthly reports; accurate capturing of production volumes.

Skills

Required

  • Client servicing experience
  • Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Teamwork and independent work
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Active listening skills
  • Strong mathematic/accounting skills

Nice to have

  • Letter of credit or trade specialist experience
  • Familiarity with ISP 98 and/or UCP 600
  • Knowledge of legal and compliance regulations
  • Knowledge of SWIFT, wire transfers and accounting entries
  • College degree or comparable banking experience