Genesis10 is currently seeking a Trade Finance Operations Analyst with a Global Financial Institution located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a fully onsite 6 month contract opportunity. Pay range: up to $42.68 per hour W2 only. The Trade Finance Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting and enhancing Trade Finance Operations processes, with a focus on Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections. The role involves analyzing operational workflows, identifying efficiencies, ensuring accurate processing, and supporting system and process improvements to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Responsibilities: - Analyze end-to-end Trade Finance operational processes, including Import and Export Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections, to identify gaps and efficiency opportunities
- Support the processing of Import and Export Letters of Credit, including issuance, advising, confirmations, settlements, and financing activities
- Review and improve operational workflows to enhance accuracy, turnaround time, and risk controls
- Collaborate with technology, product, and operations teams to support system enhancements and process automation initiatives
- Participate in system testing (QA) and (UAT), including preparation of test cases, execution, and issue resolution for trade finance platforms
- Ensure all operational activities comply with ICC rules (e.g., UCP, URC, ISBP), internal policies, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides
- Support invoicing, commission processing (advance and arrears), and daily accrual activities
- Assist in managing syndicated Letter of Credit transactions and complex trade structures from an operational standpoint
- Provide data analysis, reporting, and insights to support operational performance and decision-making
- Support change management, including communication and training for new processes and system updates
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree required
- Proven experience in Trade Finance Operations, with strong knowledge of Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections
- Strong understanding of ICC rules (UCP, URC, ISBP) and trade finance regulatory requirements
- Experience in process improvement, operations analysis, or workflow optimization
- Strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and ability to operate in a high-volume, control-focused environment
- Familiarity with trade finance systems and operational workflows
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
Desired skills: - Master's degree preferred
- Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) is an advantage
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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