Trade Finance Specialist

Role Overview:

To manage end-to-end operations for Invoice Finance (including discounting and factoring), ensuring timely validation, funding, reconciliation, and compliance with UK banking standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate invoices submitted for financing and process funding requests.
• Allocate and reconcile cash received via BACS, remittances, and cheques.
• Monitor arrears, excess limits, and risk triggers; escalate anomalies.
• Generate dashboards and prepare legal/non-complex documentation.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers and client teams for clarifications.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of Invoice Finance / Receivables Finance operations.
• Familiarity with UK banking compliance and risk frameworks.
• Proficiency in reconciliation tools (e.g., Autorek).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Experience:

• 13 years in banking operations (preferably trade or invoice finance).
• 35 years with exposure to end-to-end invoice financing lifecycle and stakeholder management.

Educational Qualification:

Graduate in Commerce/Finance; certifications in Trade Finance or Invoice Finance preferred.

Shift:

UK business hours with flexibility for extended support during peak periods.