Trade Finance Specialist Lazio

Trade Finance Specialist
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Company**: America Steel Trade Corporation

**About Us**: America Steel Trade Corporation is an international trading company headquartered in North Miami, Florida. AST specializes in sourcing, exporting/importing, and distributing commodities to the North, Central and South American Markets.

The Trade Finance Specialist plays a pivotal role in facilitating international trade transactions by ensuring the efficient processing and management of trade finance products. This position requires a deep understanding of global trade practices, financial instruments, and compliance regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Process and manage a variety of trade finance transactions including letters of credit, documentary collections, and open account transactions.

- Review financial statements of customers and analyze creditworthiness

- Prepare company internal financial statements and make sure all invoices are in orders

- Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

- Review and validate trade documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin, to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.

- Act as the primary point of contact for clients involved in trade finance entities.

- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, operations, and compliance, to ensure seamless execution of trade finance transactions.

- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential risks in global trade finance.

- Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

- Regular reporting on cash and facility usage, including review of bank costs, products and contracts.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, International Business, or a related field. (Master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus).

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade finance operations and/or banks operations.

- Accounting skills are mandatory

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risks.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Good understanding of the Commodity Trade Finance Business, including, but not limited to, Letters of Credit, Factoring, Trade Guarantees, Bonds, Collections, ARP, Supplier finance.

- Fluent in English required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

- Yearly bonuses.

- 8 holidays per year

- Vacation time.

- Remote job

- Training opportunities.

Pay: From €2, 500. 00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience with processing and managing trade finance transactions such as letters of credit, documentary collections, and open account transactions?

- Have you reviewed financial statements to assess the creditworthiness of customers in your previous roles?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- trade finance operations or banking operations: 5 years (required)