Officer, Trade Finance Operations

Job no: 793085
Business unit: Corporate and Institutional
Primary position location: 259 Queen St, Brisbane City, QLD
Work type: Permanent Full time
Region: QLD- Brisbane inner

• Specialised Priority Trade Services role
• Excellent career opportunity
• Join a supportive and diverse team

Your job is just one part of your life. When you bring your ideas, energy, and hunger for growth to us, you'll be recognised and rewarded for your contribution in return. You'll have our support to excel for our customers, deliver positive change for our communities and grow your career.

It's a good time to see what more you can find at NAB as an Officer.

The role:

We currently have a great opportunity for an Officer to join the Priority Trade Services Team within C&IB. Our core business is processing transactions for our export customers involving Export Documentary Letters of Credit and collections. The purpose of this role is to process international Documents for clients, under Letter of Credit and Collection, based in various market segments, including Institutional Banking, Corporate, Agribusiness. Additionally you will liaise with local customers based in Queensland to discuss aspects of these transactions.

***Due to the requirement to handle original shipping documents, this role requires office attendance. ***

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical information to customers on the establishment of export Letters of Credit, ensuring the Letter of Credit is workable
• Ability to check shipping and commercial documents against Letters of Credit through application of governing rules and identify key information to prepare bank schedules and documentation
• Identify and discuss discrepancies on shipping documents presented under Letter of Credit with customers
• Process payments in AUD and Currency (CCY)
• Establish Export letter of Credit and Export documentary Collections
• Advising of Inward Letters of Credits

Ideally you will have current experience in International Trade and transaction processing skills, particularly Export trade documentation and Letters of Credit, with an understanding and application of International Rules governed by the International Chamber of Commerce, in particular Uniform Rules for Collection (URC 522) and Uniform Customs and Practice For Documentary Credits (UCP 600). Holding a CDCS qualification is considered an advantage but not essential.

Having direct customer contact, you will be passionate about customer service and driven by completing accurate transactions within set timeframes and have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone.

At NAB, we're intent on building a culture we can all be proud of. One based on trust and respect. An uplifting environment where every single one of us feels appreciated and empowered to be our true, authentic selves. A diverse and inclusive workplace where our differences are celebrated, and our contributions are valued. It's a huge part of what makes NAB such a special place to be

Continuing building your career at NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply.

To avoid disappointment, you are encouraged to have a minimum of 18 months tenure in your current role and your people leader's endorsement to apply and participate in the selection process.

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

Please note candidate screening methodologies and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.

Advertised: 04 Apr 2024 6:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Closing: 15 Apr 2024 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time