City National Bank · 1 day ago
Head of Trade Services
US-FL-Miami
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCity National Bank is seeking a Head of Trade Services responsible for providing overall leadership and strategic direction for the bank’s trade business. This role involves managing trade transactions, ensuring operational excellence, and enhancing trade finance products to align with market needs.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all trade finance/services processing activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Define and implement operational policies, procedures, controls, and service standards to ensure efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Elaborate Product programs and Product Team job descriptions and org chart
Manage the trade execution team, ensuring strong performance, clear prioritization, and operational continuity
Work with operations to elaborate review and implement the operative process aligned to bank processes and International Rules
Ensure full compliance with internal risk policies, ICC rules (UCP 600, URC 522, URDG 758, ISP98), and applicable international regulations, escalating issues as required
Liaise with internal stakeholders including business units, risk, compliance, legal, internal audit, and operations leadership to support governance, audits, and process improvements
Ensure the operative process and Guidelines in place, ensuring guidelines and procedures in place for the day to day trade services/finance operations, guiding staff through complex cases and supporting effective resolution of documentation, processing, or settlement issues
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as turnaround time, error rates, discrepancy rates, and SLA adherence; develop action plans to improve performance and operational quality
Review from the product perspective and for the operative process the entitlements and process for the authorization for the complex or high value transactions, ensuring accuracy, appropriate documentation, and adherence to trade regulations and bank policies
Work closely with sales, product, corporate finance, logistics/trade desks, compliance, and technology teams to ensure smooth trade execution and alignment with product and business goals
Qualification
Required
8-10 years experience in trade, operations, trade services, or trade finance, with extensive exposure to documentary credits, collections, guarantees, and trade documentation
Extensive knowledge of trade finance products including Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Documentary Collections, Guarantees, Supply Chain Finance, and trade-related financing structures
Ability to lead and develop teams, drive performance, delegate effectively, and build a high performing culture
Clear, professional, and effective communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal stakeholders, clients, correspondent banks, and auditors
Strong familiarity with global sanctions, AML/KYC requirements, and regulatory frameworks impacting trade operations
Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures in a push toward constant improvement Independent decision making and strong control mindset
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Trade, or related fields
Preferred
Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)
Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP)
Company
City National Bank
City National Bank offers a full complement of banking, trust and investment services. It is a sub-organization of City National.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Howard Hammond
CEO City National Bank
Fiyaz Khan
Senior Vice President, Structured Products
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