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Helvetica Partners

Documentary Credits Officer

  • Genf, Schweiz

About the role

Documentary Credits Officer

Location: Geneva

Activity rate: 100%

Start date: Immediate

About the role

For a financial institution based in Geneva, we are looking for a Documentary Credits Officer to join an international banking environment.

The role focuses on the processing and execution of documentary trade finance transactions for an assigned portfolio of clients, including Import & Export Letters of Credit, documentary collections and commercial guarantees.

Key responsibilities

  • Process and ensure the timely, accurate and efficient execution of customers' and correspondents' instructions relating to documentary credit transactions.
  • Handle Import & Export Letters of Credit, documentary collections, commercial guarantees and related trade finance instruments.
  • Provide technical support and advice to clients, Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain regular and professional communication with clients in collaboration with Relationship Managers.
  • Ensure effective communication regarding changes or developments resulting from documentary transactions.
  • Work closely with colleagues and supervisors when required to ensure smooth execution of transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable rules and procedures relating to documentary trade finance.

Your profile

  • Banking diploma, CFC Banking, Maturity or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in documentary credits within a bank, ideally in a strong Commodity Trade Finance environment.
  • Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of documentary trade finance transactions.
  • Good understanding of the relevant rules and practices governing documentary credits.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently.
  • Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.
  • Precise, rigorous and detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable working with IT tools.
  • Strong team spirit and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and international banking environment.

What is offered

  • International and multicultural working environment.
  • Varied and technically demanding trade finance activities.
  • Collaborative working culture.
  • Competitive compensation package.

Start: Immediate

Location: Geneva

Activity rate: 100%

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English: required
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken
French: required
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken

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