KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Instrument Management

• Verify the authenticity and validity of collection requests.
• Check the technical consistency of instructions relating to documents submitted for collection.
• Verify the compliance of documents presented and the contractual terms relating to financial instruments.
• Manage the issuance, receipt, settlement, and monitoring of import and export documentary collections.

Transaction Monitoring

• Process and monitor Trade Finance transactions throughout the entire transaction lifecycle.
• Monitor payments, fund transfers, and guarantees associated with transactions.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations governing documentary collections, as well as internal procedures.
• Work closely with Compliance teams to ensure that transactions comply with regulatory requirements, particularly those relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT).

Client Relationship Management

• Provide client support for all matters relating to the processing of documentary collections.
• Maintain trusted relationships with clients and business partners by providing personalized service.

Reporting and Document Management

• Prepare reports on the status of ongoing transactions, identified risks, and actions taken.
• Manage and archive the documentation required for the proper execution of international transactions.
• Update internal document management systems to ensure access to relevant information.

Required Skills

• Technical skills: Good knowledge of international trade operations and financial instruments used in Trade Finance.
• Legal and regulatory knowledge: Good understanding of international regulations and banking practices relating to international trade, including ICC rules, Incoterms, etc.
• Risk and compliance: Ability to assess risks associated with international transactions and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex documents, identify inconsistencies, and propose appropriate solutions.
• IT skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and specialized Trade Finance banking software.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients, business partners, and internal teams.
• Language skills: Fluency in French and a good command of English, both written and spoken.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Finance, International Trade, Business Management, or an equivalent field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Trade Finance or within a banking or financial environment.
• Good knowledge of international transaction management tools and commercial documentation would be an advantage.
• A Trade Finance certification, such as the CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) qualification, would be an asset.

POSITION DETAILS

• Company based in Paris 8th arrondissement
• Salary: Depending on the candidate’s profile and experience
• RTT (additional days off)
• Meal vouchers
• Holiday vouchers
• Employee benefits through the CSE (Social and Economic Committee)