Letters of Credit / Trade Finance Associate

Letters Of Credit / Trade Finance Associate

Temp position with opportunity for permanent conversion.

Reputable and growing financial services firm.

Job Description

Core Function : Manage end-to-end processing of standby and commercial Letters of Credit, including drafting, transaction entry in ACBS, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Required Experience : Must have hands-on experience drafting Letters of Credit; familiarity with ALTAR and systems like Tiger or ACBS is a strong plus.

Client & Internal Coordination : Liaise with clients, overseas branches, and internal teams (Reconciliation, Compliance, IT, Corporate Banking) to ensure timely processing, issue resolution, and compliance.

Work Arrangement : Start with 5 days in-office for training, transitioning to a hybrid schedule after approximately 2 months; location is Manhattan.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Letters of Credit / Trade Finance professional should have :

• A solid understanding of trade finance operations, including letters of credit.
• Experience working with ALTAR, Tiger, or ACBS.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in banking and financial services systems and tools.
• Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at different levels.
• Knowledge of international trade practices and regulations.

What's On Offer

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply today!