International specialist II

This role is a part of the Trade Finance Solutioning Team within the Global Banking and Markets Solutions division. The primary duties of this role are to support the issuance, advising, and processing of standby and commercial letter of credit transactions as well as documentary collections for our clients who import and export globally. This associate will work closely with both our internal and external clients, compliance, and the broader trade finance team who will rely on the specialist's knowledge. The associate is expected to communicate directly with clients via phone and email as a trusted advisor, building strong and lasting banking relationships. All functions are performed to generate revenue while reducing risk including financial, reputational, and compliance risks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To support Trade Finance Services by processing/paying import and export shipping documents presented to the Bank on a collection or letter of credit basis.
• Perform the advisement and issuance of export letters of credit and document examination for documents presented thereunder.Secure funds from customers, endorse title documents and deliver documents as instructed.
• Ensure wire payments for all related transactions are processed timely and accurately.
  Ensure all transactions are processed in compliance with OFAC, URC522, and UCP600 where applicable as well as standard international banking practices and Bank policy.
• Review transactions for suspicious activities, red flags, and trade-based money laundering and escalate any findings as required.
• To serve as backup to the Senior International Specialist in processing renewals under automatically renewing letters of credit, and document examination under export letters of credit.
• Knowledge of accounting and world geography.
  Microsoft Office Products.
  Work toward Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) designation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in International Banking and either International Payments or International Trade Services. OR High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in International Banking and either International Payments or International Trade Services.

Preferred Area of Experience:

International Banking or Trade Finance, knowledge of accounting and world geography, MS Office, and Swift. Work toward Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) certification

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.