Trade Finance Officer
Company: BBE
Location: Bld Bischoffheim 1-8, 1000 Brussels.
About Us:
Join BBE, we build long-term business opportunities and foster sustainable relationships both in Europe and across emerging markets. As a modern international bank, we aim to provide quality service combined with operational excellence, driven by the latest digital technology. Discover a rewarding career path where your talents are nurtured, and your contributions make a real difference.
Job Purpose:
As a Trade Finance Officer, your role entails meticulously reviewing and processing a variety of Trade Finance documents as per the related ICC regulations, including Import LCs, export L/C notifications, and DC documents. You'll communicate with clients to address discrepancies and reject documents as needed. Additionally, you'll handle tasks related to Participations, Financing agreements, and other financial instruments. Ensuring compliance with AML procedures, you'll also manage accounting entries and update electronic records, contributing to the smooth operation of trade finance activities.
Job Description:
* Check/study all types of Trade Finance documents.
* Document Checking as per the UCP/ISBP/URR/Incoterms
* Process Import LCs issuance, drawings, amendments and settlements.
* Process export L/C notifications, Drawings, Discounts, refinancing,
* Contact clients for discrepancies found and refuse documents by swift/email.
* Receive inward and outward DC documents and process opening, amendments, tracers, acceptance, analyzation, rejection, drawing, settlement and discount.
* Analyses and process Participations, Financing agreements, Forfeiting contracts, Discount, Assignment of proceeds, Loans taken.
* Process LGs, Standby LCs and counter Guarantees related activities, Issuing, Amendments, Payments and Cancellations.
* Execute other related accounting entries, prepare swifts, create diary, and prepare notices, follow up and execute payment of L/Cs, LGs and DCs.
* Process settlement of acceptances for Import and Export L/C acceptances and DCs
* Report any suspicious transaction as per the AML procedure to the compliance.
* Complete files and update electronic register.
Job Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years of experience.
* Bachelor's degree in international commerce, Business Administration, Banking, or related field.
* Proficiency in both French and English.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work effectively within a team.
* Attractive salary is offered depending on experience and qualification.
Working Conditions:
* Environmental Conditions: The role operates in a professional office environment.
* Physical Conditions: Primarily desk-based work with no significant physical effort or environmental threats.
Our offer
* A fixed term contract of 6 months
* An opportunity to develop technical skills
* An attractive remuneration package
* Meal vouchers : 8 €/day
* An experience within a growing international bank with employees located in Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom
* A professional working environment with people coming from all different horizons and countries.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey with BBE Digital and contribute to shaping the future of banking, we invite you to apply today!