Team Lead, Operations Trade Finance

Title: Team Lead, Operations Trade Finance

Office Status: Hybrid New York, NY

Base Salary: $100k - $140k + bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Trade Finance Operations Manager opportunity at a well-established financial institution, offering full oversight of a four-person team responsible for processing all trade finance transactions across standby and commercial letters of credit, documentary collections, and bank-to-bank reimbursements. The role is opening due to a long-tenured team member's retirement presenting an excellent opportunity for an experienced trade finance professional to step into a stable, well-structured team and bring their own leadership style and expertise to a high-functioning operations group. It's an ideal fit for a hands-on trade finance manager who combines deep product knowledge with strong team leadership and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and client service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead a team of 4 direct reports, overseeing the end-to-end processing of all trade finance transactions in accordance with applicable rules including UCP, ISP, and URC as well as all relevant compliance regulations
• Review and release new Standby Letters of Credit and amendments;manage customer billings and ensure follow-up through final settlement
• Review and release Import and Export Letter of Credit issuances and amendment advices;perform second examination of shipping documents for Import LCs;review and release payments and acceptances
• Review and release outward documentary collections including associated payments and acceptances
• Review and release bank-to-bank reimbursement authorizations, irrevocable reimbursement undertakings, and claims
• Perform daily monitoring of accounts payable and receivable as well as suspense accounts;complete required monthly reconciliations
• Ensure compliance due diligence and reporting requirements are met across all trade finance activities
• Provide operational support to the front office and conduct investigations into transaction discrepancies or exceptions as needed
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence across all team deliverables