Letter of Credit Specialist Los Angeles, CA

As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities families and businesses (small mid-sized and large) CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for Best Bank and Best Commercial Bank from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally as a division of Zions Bancorporation the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for Overall Client Satisfaction in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.

We are looking for Letter of Credit Specialist to play a key role in global trade finance! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have expertise in Letters of Credit SWIFT and compliance this is your chance to make an impact.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for day-to-day processing of Letter of Credit Collection and Trade Finance transactions to facilitate revenue generation and business development.
• Responsible for one or more of the following; Issuance of Standby and Commercial Letter(s) of Credit upon proper credit approval/receipt of required application documentation advising Export Letter(s) of Credit to customers examines documents presented under all types of L/Cs for compliance to terms/conditions and pays as directed.
• Monitors Standby Letter(s) of Credit auto renewal(s). Processes Import/Export Documentary Collections Trade Finance Loans and fees on all products.
• Provides counsel to customers/branch personnel on technical aspects of products/processes.
• Input(s) all transactions into the trade finance system.
• Assists with reporting as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school degree or equivalent and 2 year of related international trade and/or letter of credit operations experience within a financial institution or other directly related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Proficient knowledge of trade finance transactions letter of credit issuance and documents collections and compliance regulations.
• Working knowledge of and understands SWIFT and FedWIRE transactions.
• Strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with clients and all levels of Bank personnel.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate in a deadline-driven multitask-oriented environment.

• Advanced computer experience required e.g.. Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance START DAY ONE!

• Life and Disability Insurance Paid Paternal Leave and Adoption Assistance

• Health Savings (HSA) Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

• Paid Training Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match Profit Sharing competitive compensation in line with work experience

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

  This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $28.00 - $41.00 hourly depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.