Trade Financing Advisor

Attendance: Hybrid

Employment Category: Intermediate Professional

Type of Contract: Permanent

Benefits for vendors:

A career as an Advisor in the Trade Financing Expertise team at National Bank means serving as an international trade financing specialist. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your advisory expertise, experience in international trade and knowledge of international banking practises.

Your job

• Provide accessible advisory services reliable and adapted to the needs of clients and internal partners
• Prepare drafts of guarantees and standby letters of credit
• Participate in calls with legal advisors to structure and draft texts
• Enter the security in Trade360 and submit the applications to Export Development Canada
• Communicate with account managers to obtain credit approvals
• Optimize processes to ensure an exceptional client experience and rigourous risk management
• Act as a coach to your less experienced colleagues

Your team

You are part of a large team of 12 colleagues in the International Trade Financing Expertise sector and will report to the Senior Manager of the Guarantee and Standby Letter s of Credit Department under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Trade Finance Expertise Desk. We work in an agile manner, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

Our team stands out for its in-depth expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to the field and four years of relevant experience OR a master's degree and two years of relevant experience
• CSDG (Certified Specialist in demand guarantees) or CDCS (Certified documentary Credit Specialist) certification an asset
• Proficiency in the rules and practises of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC – UCP600, ISP98, URDG 758)
• Advisory experience in international trade
• Drafting experience (contracts, notices, research)
• Knowledge on trade 360 platform is an asset

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options

• Flexible group insurance

• Generous pension plan

• Employee Share Ownership Plan

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Preferential banking services

• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

• Telemedicine service

• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us

Additional required languages: English, French

Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Diversity & Inclusion, Teamwork, Cybersecurity, Empathy, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency