Trade Services Specialist I/II/III

Performs technical transaction processing related to negotiating, examining and paying standby and export letters of credit.  This may include reviewing and releasing transactions for other document specialists and/or performing technical transaction processing related to examining and paying standby, import and export letters of credit; including reviewing and releasing transactions for other document specialists on the team.  Provides high-level customer service with particular emphasis on processing documents promptly and without exposure to the bank.  Facilitates international trade transactions related to Commodity Credit Corporation programs.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

 

High school diploma and 3 - 8 years experience preferably in banking or financial services industry; or appropriate combination of education and experience. Certified Document Specialist Certification (CDCS) preferred.  Intermediate to advanced knowledge of banking perspective letters of credit negotiations, examination and payment processing in accordance with current ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary, International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP) and CoBank’s international banking standard.  Intermediate to advanced knowledge of USDA programs such as General Sales Manager (GSM) and EXIM programs and regulations.  Basic knowledge of principles of accounting preferred.  Demonstrated tact and persuasiveness, excellent negotiation, organization and interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in dealings with foreign and domestic customers/borrowers/financial institutions.  General knowledge of personal computers and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

 

Other Requirements:

 

Must be detail-oriented.  Ability to work effectively under time constraints and changing priorities.  Knowledge of USDA exporter programs such as General Sales Manager (GSM) and EXIM banks.  General knowledge of ICC Uniform Rules for bank-to-bank reimbursement preferred.