Trade Finance Analyst

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At Regions, the Trade Finance Analyst serves as the primary analytical support for Trade Finance Relationship Managers and Trade Finance Portfolio Managers in the origination and execution of Trade Finance products and services, including Export Financing, Cross-Border Trade Services, Standby Letters of Credit, and Supply Chain Finance. This role assists in the cultivation of client relationships by conducting research, staying abreast of client and industry trends, and participating in industry and client related strategic and tactical planning. Analysts participate in client meetings, due diligence visits, and other client interactions during which they gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers. This role provides services as part of a client team that includes Trade Finance Relationship Managers and Trade Finance Portfolio Managers, members from various Line of Business Teams (Corporate, Commercial, and Real Estate Banking for example) as well as intensive collaboration with the Trade Finance Operations team. Analysts are expected to split time between supporting live deals and pitches, ongoing sales support, and research/analytical support. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the Trade Finance Relationship Team in client relationship responsibilities, including interaction with current and prospective clients
• Interfaces and builds client relationships, working with the Trade Finance Relationship Team to ensure quality account support
• Prepares written materials, including pitches, proposals, client materials and associated supporting analyses
• Conducts client, industry, and banking research, including benchmarking clients against industry peers
• Utilizes existing tools to provide intelligence on markets/companies to the Trade Finance Relationship Team to assist in prospecting/sales efforts
• Responds to daily Export Letter of Credit (LC) confirmation and discount requests from clients
• Assists with new client onboarding by gathering and reviewing compliance documentation, establishing customer profiles, and ensuring required information is available for the Trade Finance Operations group; completes and verifies Trade Services User Agreements for clients utilizing Trade Finance digital platforms
• Supports the Sales team by customizing Trade Finance pitch materials to be used in client calls and manages/improves catalogue of internal and external materials
• Performs profitability analyses, including Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC), for new credit-related opportunities
• Assists in an annual Trade Finance Services pricing review exercise
• Executes on other items as requested for specific client and prospect meetings
• Assists in other responsibilities as assigned by Trade Finance Sales Leader, which may include project assignment, work on new product initiatives, etc.

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. 

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Or High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience

Preferences

• Bilingual
• Coursework in Corporate Finance or a related field
• Relevant experience preferred (i.e., summer internships or a minimum of one year of experience)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to learn additional systems as needed
• Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
• Ability to work in multiple roles and on multiple projects, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation

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Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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