Shape the future of trade finance operations by leading a high-performing team, strengthening risk controls, and building expertise that supports career growth and mobility.
As a Trade and Working Capital Operations Associate in the Trade and Working Capital Operations team, you deliver business solutions that support bank trade finance products and related transactions. You provide transactional expertise to ensure accurate and timely processing in line with International Chamber of Commerce guidelines, internal procedures, and the trade finance policy manual. You lead daily execution and team coordination while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Process import letter of credit issuances and releases for global clients.
- Release export letter of credit advising and confirmation transactions for global clients.
- Validate import letter of credit documents in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Ensure transactions align with internal procedures and International Chamber of Commerce rules (including UCP 600, ISBP, and URR).
- Deliver assigned transactions with high quality and within agreed service level agreements.
- Monitor work queues, assign transactions, and follow up on pending items.
- Escalate potential red flags, sanctions concerns (including Office of Foreign Assets Control), anti-money laundering concerns, and boycott language issues for review.
- Lead daily huddles and meetings to share process updates and key priorities.
- Coordinate with global operations partners to manage day-to-day work.
- Plan leave coverage and manage daily volume prioritization.
Foster an inclusive environment for all employees and provide regular, constructive feedback to direct reports.
Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities:
- Demonstrate 1+ years of experience managing a team.
- Apply working knowledge of URC, UCP 600, URR, and ISBP in trade finance processing.
- Perform subject matter execution in letter of credit issuance, advising, confirmation, and document checking processes.
- Manage queue monitoring, work allocation, and prioritization across a team.
- Maintain a delivery mindset to ensure timely completion of work.
- Interpret United States regulations and Office of Foreign Assets Control requirements relevant to trade finance activity.
- Communicate clearly through oral, written, and presentation skills.
Execute project management activities to support process delivery and improvement.
Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities:
- Hold a Certified Documentary Credit Specialist certification.
- Hold a Certificate in International Trade and Finance certification.
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Skills Required
- 1+ years of experience managing a team
- Working knowledge of URC, UCP 600, URR, and ISBP
- Subject matter execution in letter of credit issuance, advising, confirmation, and document checking
- Experience with queue monitoring, work allocation, and prioritization across a team
- Ability to interpret United States regulations and Office of Foreign Assets Control requirements relevant to trade finance
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Project management experience to support process delivery and improvement
- Delivery mindset to ensure timely completion of transactions within SLAs
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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