International Trade Services Analyst Senior

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As an International Trade Services Analyst Senior, within PNC's International Trade Services & Support Group, you will be based at PNC's Whitehall Service Center located in Columbus, Ohio.

Core hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST. The International Trade Services Analyst Senior is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of international trade transactions within the Letters of credit team. This role supports corporate clients engaged in importing and exporting goods by processing Import / Export Letter of credit transactions, including new transaction setups, amendments, document handling, and payment processing.

The analyst serves as a key control point in ensuring compliance with trade finance regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal risk management standards while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external clients.

• Process import and export letter of credit transactions in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and service level expectations.
• Review and process shipping and trade-related documents received from clients and international financial institutions.
• Accurately enter transaction details into trade finance systems while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and data integrity.
• Perform sanctions screening by manually identifying and entering all associated parties, entities, vessels, and locations into compliance monitoring systems.
• Conduct transaction-level compliance reviews, including assessment of high-risk goods, high-risk countries, pricing validations, and other trade-related risk factors.
• Process a variety of transaction types, including new letters of credit, amendments, and payment settlements.
• Prepare and distribute customer notifications regarding import/export letter of credit transactions and related documentation.
• Manage physical shipping documents, including document filing, retention, preparation of courier packages, and tracking of document deliveries.
• Prioritize and complete daily workloads while meeting established deadlines and service standards across multiple transaction types.
• Communicate professionally with clients, international banking partners, and internal business partners primarily through email and occasionally by telephone.
• Identify and elevate transaction discrepancies, documentation issues, compliance concerns, or operational risks to management as appropriate.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and support departmental goals related to quality, efficiency, risk management, and client service.
• Maintain current knowledge of trade finance products, international trade practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Experience with trade finance products, including Documentary Collections, Letters of Credit, or other international trade services is a plus.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations (UC 600, ISBP, Incoterms 2020) , sanctions compliance (OFAC) , anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and trade risk controls is a plus.
• Experience working with document review, transaction processing, or operational compliance functions is a plus.

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