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First National Bank GH · 2 days ago

Trade Services Associate

Omaha - FN Tower

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$62K/yr - $102K/yr

First National Bank of Omaha is committed to the success of its employees and is seeking a Trade Services Associate. This role involves advising customers on Global Trade Services products, managing trade processes, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

BankingFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Advise customers regarding all aspects of the commercial letter of credit, standby letter of credit, and/or documentary collection process including applications, issuances, amendments, payments, and general consultations. Handle complex issues and situations as they arise. Advise account officers and affiliate/correspondent banks regarding customer inquiries and requests

Understand, follow, and stay current on changes in the UCP600, ISP98, URC522, ISBP, Incoterms, and any other rules, procedures, and issues pertaining to Trade Services and Trade Finance

Follow the steps outlined in the Global Banking Group procedures documents covering the various trade services transactions

Perform detailed examinations according to standard banking procedures of documents submitted for payment/negotiation under letter of credit and documentary collection transactions

Handle each transaction and customer correspondence in an efficient and timely manner

Examine documents against the related credit according to applicable standard banking procedures

Maintain accurate records related to trade services transactions and ensure compliance with applicable bank and/or standard industry practices

Report any suspicious activity according to First National Bank policy/procedures

Create and maintain customer and transaction files according to the procedure(s) established by the department

Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties

Complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls, as required

Report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations

Report any suspicious customer and/or account activity

If applicable, ensure direct reports meet the above requirements and take action to address employee performance issues

Exhibit professional behavior and promote positive working relationships

Maintain regular and predictable attendance

Qualification

Bachelor’s DegreeTrade Services KnowledgeDocument ExaminationCompliance KnowledgeCertified Documentary Credit SpecialistRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Ability to prioritize production workload; work diligently, organized, detail-oriented

Experience in consulting and relationship building with internal and external teams

Preferred

Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k, With Matching Contributions

Time Off Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

Employee Banking

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company

First National Bank GH

First National Bank Ghana received a universal banking license from the Bank of Ghana during the second half of 2015 with Richard Hudson as Chief Executive Officer.

Founded in 2017