Documentary Credits Specialist

Our client a bank specialising in Trading are looking for a Documentary Credits Specialist to join the team

Responsibilities: 

• Process all aspects of advising new L/C’s including seeking any necessary internal approvals, checking workability of L/C’s, and ensuring required service level agreements are met.
• Process amendments as required
• Ensures that documents under letters of credit are first checked so that a response can be given within agreed turnaround times
• Ensures that any discrepancies in the documents presented are dealt with in a timely manner and referred to the customer/beneficiary/presenting as appropriate
• Effects payments/acceptances under letters of credit and deals with the disposal of the documents, (including discounting when requested)
• Effects payments under letter of credit reimbursement authorities
• Responds promptly to all payment related queries and enquiries
• Other duties: including processing Import L/C’s and Documentary Collections, (Export/Import)
• Assist with any other Trade Services related roles as required by the Manager, Trade Services or Manager, Operations Department

• Minimum 3 years work experience on documentary credits
• Have an excellent command of English
• Ability to multi task and perform under time pressure

• CDCS qualification or relevant Banking Diploma or Degree

• Health and Dental insurance cover
• Free Car Parking
• Home Loan interest rate subsidy
• Private pension scheme