Lead Trade Finance Products Consultant

• Support Commercial LC and Standby LC product managers on product governance initiatives
• Monitor product performance, analyze key matrices and identify areas for improvement
• Conduct product testing, gather user feedback and iterate on product features
• Ability to define and help resolve problems, identify product risks and propose solutions to mitigate them
• A grasp of how letter of credit data flows to help ensure proper accounting, data flows and reporting
• Consult with clients on products such as payment, trade, risk mitigation and project financing
• Develop and execute business development plans and proposals for product
• Act as primary product specialist for varied portfolio of clients developing and executing business development plans and closing deals
• Support product development, initiative and campaigns
• Present recommendations as a product specialist within set guidelines
• Be responsible for effective partnerships with other departments
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal customers
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

5+ years of Commercial Banking Products experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Deep understanding of trade finance products, processes, and lifecycle management
• Strong analytical thinking with sound problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Solid knowledge of applicable regulations, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Extensive expertise in letters of credit and associated governing rule sets (e.g., UCP, ISP)
• Proficient in product analytics, including designing and interpreting performance reports
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver against product roadmaps