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A leading Swiss financial institution, renowned for commodity trade finance,Documentary Credits OfficerA leading Swiss financial institution, renowned for commodity trade finance, wealth management, and treasury services, is looking for a hands-on, Trade Finance Specialist. You will be at the heart of complex documentary credit transactions, ensuring letters of credit, collections, and guarantees are executed efficiently, and in compliance with global rules.Documentary Credits OfficerPosition:Joining a busy, collegial large team, this is a hands-on and client-facing documentary credit position within the bank's Trade Finance division. The position focuses on the full processing of letters of credit, collections, and guarantees, ensuring each transaction runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with standards. The successful candidate will act as a key link between clients, internal teams, and external banking counterparts. This role is client-facing and involves working closely with internal teams and partners across borders. You will handle multi-bank, multi-currency, and complex transactions, UCP 600, URC 522, URDG 758, and applicable sanctions/export controls (SECO, EU, OFAC). Your expertise will help maintain the bank's reputation for precision, reliability, and excellence in trade finance.Responsibilities:- Manage and execute the full life cycle of documentary credits, collections, and guarantees for an assigned portfolio.- Deliver timely and precise handling of client and correspondent instructions, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.- Offer technical guidance to managers, clients, and internal stakeholders on trade finance matters.- Maintain consistent communication with 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.- 3-5 years ++ experience in trade finance documentary credits.- Deep knowledge of letters of credit, collections, guarantees, and cross-border trade.- Awareness of sanctions, compliance, and export control regulations.- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.- In-depth understanding of letters of credit, collections, and guarantees, and the rules governing them (UCP, URC, URDG).- Fluency in French and English.- Must hold a valid Swiss work permit or be eligible (frontalier accepted); willing to relocate are also welcome. jida33bc6aaen jit0416aen jpiy26aen