Jr MidOffice Trade Services
Junior Middle Officer Trade Services - Transaction Banking Amsterdam (EN/NL)
As Middle Officer Trade Services, you will support the Trade Services team in Amsterdam in executing trade transactions for Dutch, Nordic and Belgian customers. You will report to the Coordinator of the Netherlands & Belgium Trade Middle Office, fully based in Amsterdam.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Support of the Trade Sales Team in executing Trade Finance transactions
- Follow up on client requests and needs, and identify new opportunities
- Close cooperation with Back Office teams in connection with monitoring/handling of client orders and other operational issues
- Close cooperation with all teams within the global Trade Services Network, as well as with all supporting teams at other locations
- Active cooperation with all other local business lines within the Amsterdam Branch
- Managing administrative tasks in connection with Trade Services transactions (invoicing, internal & regulatory reporting etc.)
- Create added value for clients pro-actively identifying synergies within the Global Transaction Banking Business Lines (like cash management or factoring)
- Execute compliance checks before the transactions and obtain upfront compliance approvals before processing a trade transaction
- Create or maintain RMA keys in order to manage the connected correspondent banks
- Verify availability within credit facility before executing trade transactions
- Participate in the permanent supervision activities of the trade services desk
- Monitor validation of credit lines
Complete fluency in Dutch and English is required for this role.
The role requires a strong client service orientation, solid operational and process knowledge, familiarity with regulatory and risk frameworks, analytical and communication skills, and uncompromising professional integrity.
The ideal candidate is an effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and is comfortable working in a cross-border, collaborative environment.
Studies & experience:
- Relevant HBO bachelor level
- Previous experience in Finance or Banking would be appreciated.
Language skills:
- Written and verbal fluency in English and Dutch
- French is optional but would represent an advantage.
Soft skills required:
- Pro-active team player but also able to work autonomously
- Time management, organizational and planning skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication, presentation and writing skills for pitching, other languages could be useful for this position.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
Technical and operational skills required:
- Good knowledge of Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and superior analytical and quantitative skills
- Proven experience with trade finance products (letters of credit, guarantees,…) would be appreciated.
Interested, send you resume to jobs@ts.eu . Any questions can be send to the same email address or contact Nora de Groot 020-5304380.
