International Banking Ops Associate- Trade Finance

Company: U.S. Bank
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Responsible for supporting the processing of Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) banking products at various stages of the transactions/trade’s life cycle. For GTSS specialization, product areas include Import/Export Letters of Credit, documentary collections, banker’s acceptances, and Standby Letters of Credit. FX product areas include International Remittance/Payments, Settlements, and Investigations. Facilitates the process with all parties involved on trade transactions, payments, settlements, and disbursements. Reviews, executes, and reconciles processing of transactions and related documents. Verifies work processes to ensure completeness and accuracy to established service levels, standard policies, and applicable procedures to ensure strict compliance with terms and conditions. Ensures the appropriate materials, documentation and capacity are available to complete transactions. Document Examiner – Trade Finance Overview : Responsible for examining and processing documents related to letters of credit for commercial customers involved in import and export transactions. Supports the full lifecycle of letters of credit, including advising, issuing, and document examination in compliance with international trade rules (UCP 600, ISPP, ICC rules). Key Responsibilities : Advise and issue letters of credit for export and import customers. Examine shipping and payment documents (e.g., bill of lading, invoice, packing list) for compliance with letter of credit terms and international regulations. Coordinate with payment teams to ensure timely payment to exporters and facilitate document transfer to buyers. Identify and resolve discrepancies to protect customer interests and ensure smooth transaction completion. Ideal Candidate would have: - Certification such as CDCS (Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist) is highly valued. - Strong knowledge of export/import/standby letters of credit and documentary collections. - Familiarity with ICC rules, UCP 600, and related international trade regulations. - Detail-oriented with strong decision-making skills and ability to handle complex documentation. Basic Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Five or more years of relevant work experience Preferred Skills/Experience - Advanced knowledge of specific international banking products, payment services, foreign exchange and general bank operating policies and procedures - Strong problem-solving and client servicing skills - Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program . The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $28.27 - $37.69 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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