Associate VP Financial Institution Corporate Banking

The Associate/VP role in Financial Institution Corporate Banking focuses on the management of Foreign Trade transactions, including documentation and business operations across international geographies where the client has a presence. This position requires active sales and business development efforts for products and services tailored to financial institutions in the US market. Responsibilities include maintaining commercial dialogues with trade finance teams and updating KYC information for correspondent banks.

The role also involves participating in conferences and forums when needed to support commercial initiatives. The portfolio of products includes Documentary LCs, SBLCs, Guarantees, International Payments, and various loans.

In addition to trading activities, this position supports various segments in developing new client relationships. There is a collaboration with the NY Rep Office and global product teams to craft business proposals related to financial products, including Repo, Foreign Exchange, Derivatives, and others. The role encompasses supporting syndicated loan deals and handling trade loans for client banks, with a focus on adhering to internal approvals and organizing financial documentation processes.

The focus extends to Working Capital Finance, addressing client inquiries related to Supply Chain and Receivable Finance programs, meeting with distribution teams to explore new deal opportunities, and managing internal documentation and approvals.

The administrative aspects of the role include overseeing the Rep Office's tasks, handling expense control, account reconciliation, and liaising with IT, HR, and accounting for operational matters. The position supports compliance and management requests, preparing documentation for regulatory and audit examinations. Collaboration with Head Office teams in areas like international banking, presentations, reporting, and IT systems is essential. Candidates for this role should have 3 to 5+ years of experience in trade finance or financial institution banking, with a strong knowledge of relevant products and regulations.

Competence in Excel and Powerpoint is necessary, and Spanish language skills are a beneficial asset. A positive attitude toward cultural diversity is also valued for success in this international office environment.