International Banking Ops Associate - Operations

Join a Team That Powers Global Trade and International Banking

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Are you passionate about international banking, global payments, and supporting the movement of commerce around the world? The Global Trade Documentary Collections team is seeking an experienced and motivated International Banking Operations Associate to help facilitate critical international banking transactions while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client service.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of international payments, trade operations, and compliance. You'll gain exposure to complex cross-border transactions, SWIFT messaging, wire processing, and trade-related activities that directly support clients engaged in global business.

What You'll Do

• Process international and domestic wire transfers with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation.
• Support the Global Trade Documentary Collections team in managing trade-related operational activities and documentation.
• Utilize SWIFT messaging platforms to process, monitor, and investigate international payment transactions.
• Review transactions to ensure compliance with banking regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal policies.
• Research and resolve payment exceptions, investigations, and operational discrepancies.
• Partner with internal business lines, compliance teams, relationship managers, and external banking partners across the globe.
• Monitor operational controls that protect clients and the bank from risk.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the client experience.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is more than a traditional operations position. You'll become a key contributor to a specialized team that supports global trade and international commerce. Your work will help businesses and financial institutions move money across borders, manage trade-related transactions, and navigate complex regulatory environments.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in international banking operations and global payment processing.
• Gain exposure to trade services, documentary collections, and cross-border transaction workflows.
• Work closely with experienced international banking professionals.
• Build highly marketable skills in compliance, SWIFT operations, risk management, and trade processing.
• Make a meaningful impact on the organization's international banking capabilities and client satisfaction.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
• Location:
  
  Saint Paul (West Side Flats) or Charlotte (DCS Office)
• In office 3+ days per week

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in banking operations, payment operations, treasury services, international banking, or a related financial services environment.
• Experience processing wire transfers or payment transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging.
• Experience processing international wire payments and cross-border transactions.
• Exposure to trade processing, trade finance, or documentary collections.
• Understanding of banking compliance requirements, regulations, and operational controls.
• Experience researching and resolving complex payment or operational issues.
• Familiarity with international banking products and services.

Location Expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or…