Client:
A well-established Swiss financial institution with long-established roots, this bank has built a solid reputation for its expertise in commodity trade finance and wealth management, complemented by a strong treasury capability. Operating under Swiss banking law and supervised by FINMA, it serves clients across the globe. The institution is recognized for its commitment to precision, reliability, and long-term client relationships.

Position:
Joining a busy, collegial team, this is a hands-on operational and client-facing role within the bank's Trade Finance division. The position focuses on the full processing of letters of credit, collections, and guarantees, ensuring that each transaction runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with international standards. The successful candidate will act as a key link between clients, internal teams, and external banking counterparts.

Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute the full life cycle of documentary credits, collections, and guarantees for an assigned portfolios.
- Deliver timely and precise handling of client and correspondent instructions, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Offer technical guidance to relationship managers, clients, and internal stakeholders on trade finance operations.
- Maintain consistent communication with relationship managers, providing updates on clients' positions and transaction progress.
- Contribute to the quality and efficiency of the bank's trade finance service by collaborating with other departments and sharing expertise.
Profile:
- Banking diploma, CFC, or equivalent commercial education.
- A minimum of two years'+ experience working in trade finance documentary credits within an international banking environment.
- In-depth understanding of letters of credit, collections, and guarantees, and the rules governing them (UCP, URC, URDG).
- Strong organizational skills, precision, and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent communication abilities in French and English.
- Comfortable using modern banking systems and digital tools.
- Enjoys working in an international and fast-paced environment.
- Already in possession of a valid work permit or eligible (frontalier accepted).