Position OverviewAs an International Trade Services Specialist Sr. within PNC's International Trade Services organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.
*The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM EST - 5:00 PM EST. This role is hybrid with 2 weeks reporting to the office, and 2 weeks working remotely.
Overview: The ideal candidate will have experience with the Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) process. In lieu of direct SBLC experience, candidates should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and the ability to interpret, draft, structure, and review complex legal documents. Success in the role requires sound judgment and a strong understanding of risk management principles to ensure the interests of both PNC and its clients are appropriately protected.
And with the help of my friend Co-Pilot here is some data on transferrable skills that may be helpful for you Lisa as you screen candidates:
For a Standby Letter of Credit / Trade Services role, I'd look beyond direct trade finance experience and focus on candidates who regularly analyze, interpret, draft, or risk-assess complex documents.
Strong Transferable Backgrounds
Legal & Contractual
• Paralegal
• Contract Analyst
• Contract Administrator
• Loan Documentation Specialist
• Commercial Loan Closer
• Credit Agreement Reviewer
• Corporate Trust Administrator
• Title Examiner
• Legal Operations Specialist
Transferable Skill: Ability to interpret legal language, identify risk, draft language, and review document accuracy.
Banking & Credit
• Commercial Credit Analyst
• Underwriter
• Loan Review Analyst
• Syndicated Loan Administrator
• CLO/Agency Services Specialist
• Trade Finance Associate
• Treasury Management Support Specialist
• Commercial Banking Portfolio Analyst
Transferable Skill: Understanding of risk mitigation, financial transactions, and documentation controls.
Compliance & Risk
• Compliance Analyst
• AML/KYC Investigator
• Operational Risk Analyst
• Regulatory Review Specialist
• Internal Auditor
• Quality Assurance Analyst
Transferable Skill: Attention to detail, exception identification, policy adherence, and risk evaluation.
Document-Intensive Industries
• Medical Documentation Review
• Insurance Policy Review
• Claims Examiner
• Mortgage Underwriter
• Mortgage Document Specialist
• Escrow Specialist
• Benefits Contract Analyst
Transferable Skill: Reviewing large volumes of complex documentation with high accuracy requirements.
International & Trade Adjacent
• Customs Broker
• Import/Export Specialist
• Supply Chain Compliance Analyst
• International Payments Specialist
• Global Trade Compliance Specialist
Transferable Skill: Understanding international transactions, documentation requirements, and regulatory considerations.
Job Description- Utilizes international trade-specific procedures, rules, guidelines and regulations. Utilizing advanced expertise to evaluates and execute complex transactions, or may provide onboarding assistance for trade products. Approve international trade services transactions and processes. May have specific responsibility for one or multiple specialized products or functional areas.
- Processes and/or consults on complex trade transactions of varying risk and financial value in accordance with procedures, rules, guidelines and regulations. Identifies and addresses exceptions and escalated items. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to complete transactions. Serves as a subject matter advisor on projects. May assist with training/coaching of new hires.
- Administers trade compliance program against all trade transactions and escalates as necessary in order to mitigate bank risk. May work with International Sales, Risk Oversight and PNC Legal on regulatory compliance, legal matters and customer related documentation.
- Consults with internal and external stakeholders on complex transactions. Provides responses and documentation to inquiries and ad hoc requests for all international trade products. Assist with the onboarding of new clients.
- Performs secondary review of moderate to complex transactions and related documents. Verifies work processes to ensure completeness, accuracy and conformance to established service levels and applicable policies and procedures. Reviews reports to process transactions or to monitor new customer onboarding.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
QualificationsSuccessful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred SkillsAccountability, Customer Solutions, Ensure Compliance, Personal Initiative, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
CompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Managing Multiple Priorities, Operational Functions, Problem Management Process, Products and Services, Standard Operating Procedures
Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
EducationBachelors
CertificationsCertified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) - BAFT
LicensesNo Required License(s)
Language AssessmentsNo Required or Preferred Language Assessments
BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
