Trade Finance Senior Operation Specialist

ING Bank N.V. is looking for a Trade Finance Senior Operation Specialist

Activities

The candidate will join the Wholesale Banking Operations team and will be responsible for all the activities related to the delivery of letter of credit and bank guarantees (bid, performance, etc) for Trade Finance products as well as a backup of WB Operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, advising and amendment of export documentary credits and input in the system
• Handling of bank credit lines for confirmed letter of credit
• Handling the end‐to‐end process (i.e. check of documents, contact with customer for discrepancy and negotiation, performing comply checks, etc.)
• Issuing and amendment of import letter of credit and input in the system
• Issuing and amendments/renewals of domestic and cross‐border guarantees (drafting, credit line verification, contact with customer, handling commissions)
• Verification of credit line availability
• Collecting import/export bills
• Screening and checks for compliance purposes and related reports
• Booking into IFS/IRM
• Reconciliation support
• Support in transparency document (DDS) generations, TFS related
• Back up for WB Ops activities (approvals in IFS booking system)

Required Skills

• Experience of at least 10 years in the role
• Ability to manage critical situations through good decision‐making skills
• Master's degree in economics
• Advanced knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of UCP‐600; International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP) Publication No. 745
• Knowledge of SWIFT Platform and related message types, advanced level in Excel, Outlook

Contract Offer

Working conditions

Permanent employment contract

Working hours

Full time (37 hours per week)

Applicable Collective Labour Agreement

National Collective Labour Agreement for employees in the credit sector (NCLA)

Location

Milan (hybrid)

Starting annual base salary

51,000 €

Variable remuneration

In line with the applicable remuneration policies (with a target based on the role, outcomes linked to the Group, Business line/function and individual performance)

The Benefits Of Joining ING

• Flexible smart working
• Competitive base salaries and performance‐based bonuses
• Meal vouchers and corporate restaurant and bar
• Health insurance and accident insurance
• Pension fund and welfare plan
• Diverse cultures & innovative mindsets
• International environment and talent program
• Commitment to sustainability
• Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
• Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well‐being
• A special day off when it is your birthday
• Free water and coffee at the office

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose – empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business – represents our belief in people's potential. We don't judge, coach or tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.