Trade Finance Analyst – Graduate

Job title: Trade Finance Analyst – Graduate

Job description: At BNP Paribas Canada, it is our employees which make the difference… Our 75 nationalities are part of our diversity!

Do you like challenges, a structured framework, the prospect of optimizing and innovating? You are known for your originality and want a certain freedom to think while sharing your knowledge and ideas?

… Come help us contribute to the growth of our Canadian platform!

You will benefit amongst other things from:

• Access to social volunteer and recreational programs, via our many Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Opportunities for career development through active internal mobility and our innovative training program: Canada Academy
• A brand new workspace, flexible, comfortable and easily adaptable to your needs: remote work opportunities, standing desks, innovation lab., open meeting rooms and spaces

As a Graduate, you will also benefit from a Development Program that aims to help your further your career by discovering your potential through customized trainings, coaching & networking sessions.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

• Responsible for the review, vetting, drafting and processing of Standby Letters of Credit [SBLC] / Guarantee language (including Bid/Performance Bonds and Letters of Indemnity), and Import & Export Documentary credits and collections
• Discussion with internal / external counsel and Trade Finance Advisor.
• Letter of credit processing :

• Issuance, advising/confirming, amendment, examination of documents
• Payments
• SBLC automatic reductions (Evergreen) auto-extend
• Fee/expense processing (including billing and collection)
• Billing of lading processing
• Unfunded risk participations
• Preparation of general ledger batch files and general ledger reconciliations.

• Routine inquiries should be addressed and where possible resolved, in a timely manner.
• Be aware of and comply with all internal procedures and external regulatory/legal regulations or guidelines.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To keep current on Trade Finance Guidelines and Regulatory/Legal requirements by reference to related publications if available,
• Active participation in designated in house or external training, and by on the job training.
• Ensure compliance with same by thorough check of own work.
• Wherever practicable, add value to the department by sharing your technical experience and knowledge with others.
• Utilize the various tools at your disposal to ensure assigned work is processed and completed within approved timeframes. Ensure management is kept updated on any potential problems relating to meeting deadlines, issues and or concerns.
• To acknowledge and if possible resolve in a timely manner any inquiries received from internal and external clients. Escalate potential problems or seek clarification as appropriate.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, all internal / external deadlines paying particular attention to notifications required by internal clients.
• Perform Ad-Hoc tasks as directed by team leader/managers.

Qualifications

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree preferably with a Commerce stream obtained within the last 12 months
• Familiarity with bank accounting systems a plus
• Fluent in English , Spanish a plus
• Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Word and Excel
• System orientated

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Attention to Detail – quality and consistency
• Customer Service oriented
• Ability to maintain quality of service in a fast paced production flow (2-hour turnaround).
• Negotiating ability
• Problem solving/Analytical ability
• Maintain consistency of performance and compliance to operational procedures and management reporting guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible and or extended hours when necessary that includes weekends and bank holidays

Important Information about Covid Vaccination

All employees at BNP Paribas Canada are required to be adequately vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their date of hire, unless exempt based on a reason protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act. As per this requirements, employees must attest to their vaccination status. The requirements for employees to be adequately vaccinated applies to whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to all employees. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify if you meet the conditions of employment, you will be asked to provide an attestation confirming your COVID-19 vaccination status.

About BNP Paribas

With more than 200,000 employees in 72 countries, the Group serves nearly 32 million individual customers and 850,000 professionals, entrepreneurs, SMEs and large companies. BNP Paribas is a leading bank in the euro zone and a leading international banking player.

Did you know? In 2019, BNP Paribas named World’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility 2019

About BNP Paribas in Canada

With more than 1200 employees, BNP Paribas Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

A recruitment policy that promotes equality and diversity:

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer. BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act).

Part of BNP Paribas dedication to diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected on how we believe and live diversity and inclusion all together. As such, one of BNP Paribas’ initiatives is hosting Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which are focused on equality of gender, sexual orientation and learning from other cultures.

We can assist with access to job offers for people with disabilities who may be unable to use our career site – please contact us by email or by phone on 514-285-6000

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