Role Overview
isgSearch is hiring a mid-level Trade Finance Operations SME. This is a contract role in CA. Part of isgSearch's Lifecycle hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Trade Finance Operations SME to support strategic initiatives within a global banking environment. The successful candidate will bring deep hands-on experience across trade finance operations, including letters of credit, documentary collections, guarantees, supply chain finance, and trade processing workflows.
This role requires a strong understanding of front-to-back trade operations, industry regulations, SWIFT messaging, operational controls, and trade finance transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise across Trade Finance and Global Transaction Banking operations.
- Support process analysis, operational improvements, and platform modernization initiatives.
- Document current-state processes, identify control gaps, and recommend enhancements.
- Partner with business, operations, technology, and project teams to support strategic initiatives.
Required Experience
Trade Finance Operations
- Hands-on experience within a bank's Trade Finance or Global Transaction Banking function.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end trade operations across front, middle, and back-office processes.
Documentary Trade
- Letters of Credit (Import & Export)
- Advising, confirmation, amendments, negotiation, and settlement
- Document examination and discrepancy management
- Working knowledge of:
- UCP 600
- ISBP 821
- URC 522
- URDG 758
Documentary Collections
- Processing Documents Against Payment (D/P)
- Processing Documents Against Acceptance (D/A)
- Tracking, reconciliation, and operational support
Supply Chain Finance
- Payables Finance / Reverse Factoring
- Receivables Finance / Factoring
- Dynamic Discounting
- Buyer and supplier onboarding
- Program operations and servicing
Guarantees & Standby Letters of Credit
- Issuance and lifecycle management
- Claims processing and resolution
Trade Systems & Messaging
- Experience with trade finance platforms
- Strong understanding of SWIFT trade messaging, including:
- MT 400 Series
- MT 700 Series
- MT 760
- Awareness of ISO 20022 migration initiatives
Risk & Compliance
- Sanctions screening
- AML and fraud controls
- Dual-use goods reviews
- Vessel and port screening
- Trade compliance best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting trade finance transformation or modernization programs.
- Exposure to trade platform implementations or upgrades.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and process-mapping capabilities.
- Experience working within large global financial institutions.
The ideal candidate combines deep operational trade finance expertise with the ability to support change initiatives, process improvement efforts, and technology transformation programs. Candidates who have worked closely with both operations and technology teams will be highly regarded.
isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Trade Finance Operations SME position at isgSearch?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to isgSearch. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Trade Finance Operations SME position at isgSearch located?
This position is based in CA. isgSearch has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Trade Finance Operations SME at isgSearch earn?
isgSearch has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Trade Finance Operations SME role at isgSearch posted?
This role was posted on June 15, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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