Trade Operations Specialist - Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs)

Job Description Role: Trade Operations Specialist Location: Hybrid based in London 2/3 days per week, the rest from home Start Date: ASAP End Date: December 2026 Daily Rate: Competitive, Inside IR35 Payroll provider – Rockford Payroll Info for Contingent Workers – Rockford Pay Job Description: We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong knowledge and experience of Guarantees and Standby LCs, who can work within the team performing a variety of technical and analytical functions. This is a client facing role with contact mainly via e-mail, over the phone and would ideally suit someone with strong knowledge and experience of processing Guarantees/SBLCs (standby letter of credit) and reviewing their related wordings. Responsibilities: · You will be responsible for handling a portfolio of transactions and be responsible for ensuring deliverables are met and the clients are kept informed · You will be responsible for researching, analysing and timely handling of client enquiries on guarantees which may require specialized, sensitive and/or exception handling · You will be a highly organized individual who can engage with a wide range of audiences, both within the organisation and externally with a top tier Client base. · You will have strong knowledge and experience of processing Guarantees and SBLCs, including related rules - UCP600 and ISP98, URDG758 · You will perform a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade What we are looking for: · Trade finance experience preferred particularly guarantees. · Good communication and time management skills. · Team player · Microsoft Office knowledge · Ability to work under own initiative in a pressurized, fast paced environment. · Must have strong attention to detail as this is role where accuracy is key