Trade and Working Capital Operations Manager Job Miami area,Florida USA,Finance & Banking

Manage and oversee day-to-day Trade & Working Capital Operations, including Letters of Credit, Trade Loans, Trade Payables and Receivables activities, issuance, amendments, document examination, discrepancies, claims, draws, payments, expiries, cancellations, disbursements, advances, booking, reporting, and servicing
Manage and direct assigned staff and operational functions, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, training, cross-training, succession planning, regulatory accountability, and professional development
Review and approve complex transaction activity and operational exceptions within delegated authority
Oversee operational controls, procedures, quality assurance, exception management, escalations, audit readiness, regulatory examination support, and remediation efforts
Ensure required credit, regulatory, legal, compliance, and operational approvals are obtained and activities follow applicable policies and delegated authorities
Manage vendor relationships and monitor quality standards, service levels, contractual obligations, control expectations, regulatory requirements, and Bank policies
Supervise oversight of residential portfolio servicing activities performed by external vendors
Coordinate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Vendor Management, business partners, and vendors to ensure compliance
Lead operational efficiency, digitization, automation, and process improvement initiatives
Partner with Product, Technology, PMO, Credit, Compliance, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Audit, and vendors on initiatives, implementations, workflow design, testing, and process improvements
Provide technical leadership for complex Trade Finance products and activities
Direct operational risk management and issue resolution, including control-gap identification, corrective actions, and escalation of significant issues
Prepare, review, and present operational reporting, metrics, risk summaries, issue updates, vendor oversight updates, and management information
Maintain and enhance procedures, control documentation, job aids, training materials, and governance practices
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit, Trade Services, Documentary Collections, Trade Finance Operations, Trade Loans, Working Capital Finance, or related commercial banking operations functions
5-7 years of experience managing employees, directing operational functions, overseeing complex workflows, and maintaining operational controls within a regulated financial services environment
5-7 years of experience reviewing and approving complex transaction activity, resolving operational issues, managing escalations, and exercising independent judgment on operational, regulatory, compliance, and business risk
2-4 years of experience leading operational efficiency initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, automation efforts, or operating model enhancements within a banking environment
2-4 years of experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, remediation activities, risk management initiatives, and operational governance programs
2-4 years of experience managing vendor relationships, service performance, and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements
Advanced knowledge of Standby Letters of Credit, Commercial Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Trade Loans, Trade Payables & Receivables, and related Trade Finance products and servicing activities
Advanced knowledge of UCP 600, ISP
98, URDG 758, and related operational and legal considerations
Strong knowledge of operational risk management, internal controls, quality assurance, segregation of duties, issue management, audit readiness, and regulatory expectations
Strong knowledge of banking operations, servicing processes, workflow controls, transaction processing environments, and vendor oversight practices
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, contractual, and policy requirements impacting Trade Operations and related servicing activities
Strong leadership and people management skills, including employee development, coaching, performance management, succession planning, delegation, and workforce planning
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, judgment, communication, relationship management, collaboration, project management, and change management skills
Ability to manage and direct department activities, establish priorities, allocate resources, and…