Business Analyst - TDJP00055718

ational and internal guidelines. You will leverage your expertise in ICC rules and regulations, acting as a primary contact for complex transactions and providing critical solutions that safeguard the bank while meeting client expectations. This is a hybrid role, with the first three months requiring 100% on-site work in Toronto, followed by a 4-day on-site policy.

This is an 11-month contract with strong possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position.

Advantages
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable team and contribute to Business As Usual (BAU) operations within a global financial services environment. You'll gain exposure to diverse and complex Trade Finance transactions across various industries. The role offers a chance for potential extension and even conversion to a permanent position, providing long-term career growth. You will also have the opportunity to represent the Trade Finance department as a project lead, interacting with other business units.

Responsibilities
As a Business Analyst I, your responsibilities will include:
-Handling the complete transaction lifecycle for documentary letters of credit and documentary collections, ensuring compliance with ICC rules (UCP 600, ISBP 725, URC 522, ISP 98, URDG758), local/foreign statutory requirements, and internal policies.
-Providing technical subject matter guidance to team members and acting as a primary point of contact for clients and front office regarding technical aspects of their Trade Finance business.
-Maintaining a robust culture of risk management and control, actively identifying red flags and unusual transactions to mitigate ML/TF Trade Finance risks.
-Analyzing, organizing, prioritizing, and managing team workflow requirements to meet multiple deadlines.
-Making daily decisions based on the compliance of Trade Finance instruments, undertaking the financial liability of the bank.
-Issuing Trade instruments that represent irrevocable undertakings of the bank to pay.
-Supporting the team by continually building operations and business services knowledge, identifying process improvement opportunities, and sharing insights.
-Potentially leading small-scale initiatives related to team objectives and ensuring timely completion.
-Executing on ad-hoc standard and non-standard requests of medium to high complexity with high-risk/financial impact.
-Providing upward feedback and analysis, developing and executing on reporting functions.

Qualifications
Must-Haves:
-3+ years of Trade Finance Operations experience, preferably within a financial institution.
-Bachelor's Degree in Finance, International Business, or a related discipline.
-Working professional-level knowledge of AML and ATF procedures and requirements related to Trade Finance.
-Demonstrated ability to work successfully as both a team member and independently.
-Excellent listening, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
-Clear, professional, and informative communication style (oral and written) in English.
-Strong risk management and control focus with high personal accountability.

Nice-to-Haves:
-CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) or CSDG (Certified Supply Chain Finance Professional) certification.
-Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and other programming tools.

Summary
This is a critical role for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in Trade Finance operations. If you are a hardworking, detail-oriented team player with exceptional multi-tasking abilities and a proven track record in AML and ATF related to Trade Finance, we encourage you to apply. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of Trade Finance transactions, contributing directly to the success of a major financial institution. Performance will be measured by your deliverables and ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

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