Position: Documentary Trade Analyst – Middle Office US –Miami
We are looking for a Trade Finance Middle Office Analyst to join an international banking project focused on US Letters of Credit operations.
You will be part of the Global Transaction Banking (GTB) team, supporting the issuance, management, and control of Trade Finance instruments, including:
- Documentary Letters of Credit (LCs)
- Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs)
This role combines operational responsibilities with financial crime risk control and compliance (AML/CFT).
Responsibilities
- Analyze Trade Finance transactions to detect AML/CFT risks
- Perform sanctions screening checks
- Conduct adverse media analysis
- Apply Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk transactions
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and country risk frameworks
- Execute SBLC and Documentary LC operations in line with UCP 600 / ISP
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- Review commercial and financial documentation
- Process issuances, amendments, and drawdowns
- Prepare and distribute documentation accurately
- Monitor transactions and identify potential risks
- Ensure timely processing aligned with SLAs and internal procedures
- Act as liaison between Front Office, Back Office, clients, and stakeholders
- Escalate issues when necessary
- Contribute to operational efficiency and process improvements
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and control metrics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or related field
- Master’s in International Trade (preferred)
- Experience in banking operations, especially Trade Finance
- Strong understanding of:
- Letters of Credit (LCs) and SBLC
- International trade finance practices
- Experience with SWIFT (MT7xx messages) and Trade Finance systems
- Basic accounting knowledge (booking & reconciliation)
- AML / Financial Crime knowledge is a plus
- Advanced Spanish is a must
- Excel & PowerPoint (required)
- Power BI (nice to have)
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Control-oriented and compliance-driven approach
- High level of organization and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment
- Proactive and improvement-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Exposure to international Trade Finance operations
- Experience with US market and global banking environment
- Career growth within GTB / Trade Finance
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