Trade Finance Advisor

As a Trade Finance Advisor in the Guarantee and Standby Letter of Credit (LC) Department of Trade Finance Expertise Desk at National Bank, you’ll be a specialist in providing guidance and expertise as well as drafting texts of various types of guarantees e.g.: Bids, performance, advance payment, financial etc. With your coaching skills, your experience in trade finance products and your knowledge of standard banking practices and International Chamber of Commerce Publications, you’ll have a positive impact on our clients and partners and be able to provide appropriate solutions.

Your role:

• Review proposed templates of texts and provide red-lined modifications if necessary
• Seek appropriate credit approval from proper authorities and/or Export Development Canada
• Answer 1-800 phone line
• Guide clients on how to fill in our application form
• Participate in calls to clients with Account Managers in explaining our services and helping to structure transactions
• Process transactions within our established delivery standards
• Act as coach to more junior colleagues
• Verify demands for payments presented to ensure they are compliant
• Verify all transactions in terms of risk assessment and internal compliance restrictions
• Maintain good communication with sales force

Your team:

As part of the Guarantee and Standby LC sector, you’ll be on a team of 12 colleagues, and you’ll report to the Manager, Guarantee and Standby Letter of Credit Dept. Our team is part of an umbrella group called Trade Finance Expertise Desk which also includes Documentary Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections as well as a Back Office team with whom we work collaboratively. Together, we all report to the Senior Manager of Trade Finance Expertise Desk.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's Degree related to the sector and 4 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree related to the sector and 2 years of relevant experience
• CSDG or CDCS certification
• Experience in an advisory role in International Trade as well as with trade finance products such as Guarantees, Standby LCs, Documentary LCs.
• Good knowledge of ICC brochures, UCP600, URDG 758, ISP98
• Knowledge of SWIFT
• Knowledge of Trade360 an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Analytical and ability to propose suitable solutions

Your benefits:

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first:

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people's lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!