Trade Finance Officer

Trade Finance Officer

The Access Bank UK Ltd is the first Bank in London to be awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture.

This means there is a focus on clearly defined set of core values and the Bank encourages a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for the administration of all operational aspects of trade finance products. You will also:

• Provide Trade Finance support and undertake a range of procedures some of which may be complex in nature, working on own initiative.
• Answer queries non-routine in nature, providing advice and guidance to others.
• Compose / draft correspondence, signing within delegated authority.
• Use of software facilities to facilitate production of letters/ reports/data.
• Plan, organise and prioritise own workloads and where appropriate instruct others.
• Compile and process management information.
• Verify / check the work of others as part of the defined procedure, when required.

Person/Experience required:

• An Undergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant subject
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power-point & Excel)

Why work in Trade Finance?

Trade Finance is a very diverse and interesting department of the bank as it caters for the financing of transactions for importers and exporters from all over the world for a multitude of products such as Oil, Pharmaceuticals, Foodstuffs, Technology and even Motorcycles. Financing is offered through a variety of means including: letters of credit, bills for collection and guarantees.

Key skills:

We are looking for someone with:

• Keen eye for detail
• Accurate and timely data inputting and administration
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Self-motivation and good attitude to work
• Meticulous and good team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.

• Previous financial services experience would be beneficial.

This exciting opportunity is supported with an attractive reward package.

Salary: £25k to £35k dependent on experience.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Access Bank UK Ltd.