Documentary Products Officer with English

Trade Operations Analyst

Within Group BNP Paribas ITO Function, Global Trade Operations, a community of 700
* people in the 3 CIB regions & 50 countries, leverage on their integrated and global model to accompany the business strategy being the Global Trade operations Platforms a key enablers of the transformation. The European Trade Finance Service Center has 115 employees across 16 nationalities in Spain and provides solutions for Domestic and international Guarantees, Syndicated guarantees, Fronting, Green and sustainable linked guarantees and Documentary products (Import and Export) for both, corporations or institutions, in close collaboration with the Global Trade Solutions teams.

We are the Corporate & Institutional Banking arm of BNP Paribas in Spain, a team of 620 professionals delivering advisory, financing, capital markets and transaction services to large corporates and institutions. With offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and A Coruña, we operate in 56 countries, supporting clients worldwide.

As a Trade Operations Analyst you will ensure client-focused processing of documentary credits and collections, guaranteeing compliance and speed. You will act as the trusted link between clients, Front Office and Back-Office, safeguarding the quality and integrity of every transaction.

Responsibilities

• Deal directly with CIB clients ensuring their needs are met and/or exceeded within established agreements.
• Provide assistance/support to clients and corporate groups on technical aspects and practices of commercial LCs and documentary collections.
• Ensure all transactions are properly processed and controlled.
• Ensuring client needs are met and/or exceeded, processing client requests on a timely and proactive manner.
• Providing assistance/support to clients and corporate groups on technical aspects and practices of commercial LCs and documentary products.
• Providing support and assistance to Front Office (FO) on technical aspects and practices and in getting deals booked and properly processed.
• Verifying that all approvals are in place (from Credit Risk, Compliance and Legal) in order to proceed with client request
• Instruct the Centralised Back-Office in India for the processing of commercial LCs and documentary collections.
• In coordination with the Back-Office, ensure that letter of credit transactions are in conformity with client instructions, UCP Publication 600/ISP
  98, and the Bank's credit/compliance procedures.
• Ensure timely processing of sensitive transactions and report to management any unusual or intricate transactions requiring review, discussion and or approval

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field (preferred).
• 5–7 years experience in documentary trade products (LCs, collections).
• Strong knowledge of UCP, ISP, ISBP and related regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and SWIFT; solid accounting fundamentals for documentary products.
• English (mandatory) and excellent analytical, communication and proactive problem-solving skills.

Our Perks

• Structured training programs, clear career paths and internal mobility (national & international).
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Committee and employee networks (PRIDE, We Generations, Mix City).
• Corporate volunteering initiative "1 Million Hours 2 Help".
• Flexible compensation and 50 % hybrid remote work model.
• 32 vacation days per year.

Diversity, equality and inclusion BNP Paribas

We are BNP Paribas, a leading European bank with a global footprint in 64 countries and more than 178 000 professionals. Our Corporate & Institutional Banking division serves corporates and institutions, providing financing, investment and cash-management solutions. Together we help clients turn their projects into reality, leveraging our strong presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, client-centric environment, submit your application today. Explore more opportunities at BNP Paribas Careers.