Talan

Letter of Credit Analyst

Talan$75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of relevant experience in Letters of Credit operations
  • Thorough knowledge of UCP 600, ISP98, and ICC shipping practices
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with Loan IQ and Swift is a plus
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably with an accounting background
  • Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full workflow of Import and Export Letters of Credit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Initiate and oversee daily and weekly task lists to enhance team collaboration
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Reserve regulations and internal standards to mitigate risks
  • Conduct detailed document reviews to resolve discrepancies promptly
  • Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Liaisons to meet and exceed client expectations
  • Act as a subject matter expert in UCP 600 and train team members on best practices
  • Coordinate operational support and ensure alignment with company policies and regulations

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • 15 days of paid vacation, increasing to 27 with seniority
  • 8 paid holidays plus 5 sick days and 2 personal days per year
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Commuter/transit benefits
Full Job Description
Location: NYC (Hybrid - at least 3 days onsite/week) Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B). Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas. We are seeking a Letter of Credit Analyst to join our team, responsible for the timely and accurate execution of activities related to letters of credit, including issuing import documentary and standby LCs, processing amendments, and advising and confirming export documentary and standby LCs. The ideal candidate will deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment, often under time constraints. Role and responsibilities - Manage end-to-end operational workflow for Import and Export Letters of Credit, including issuances, advisements, payments, and amendments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all transactions. - Initiates daily and weekly task lists/check-ins with team members to better streamline work assignments and foster collaborations. - Ensure full adherence to Federal Reserve regulations and internal compliance standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risk exposure. - Conduct thorough review of presented documents to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining a high accuracy rate on approved applications. - Partner closely with Relationship Managers and Relationship Liaisons to support client needs and uphold service standards. - Serve as a subject matter expert in UCP 600 and Incoterms, contributing to team training and process documentation. - Maintenance and Processing of Process Transfers and/or Assignment requests such as issuance/amending/and advising of Letters of Credits. Related to qualifications in your query - Related to qualifications in your query - Attention to detail in data entry and administrative tasks - Preparation, negotiation, and settlement of all Letters of Credit. - Review and identify discrepancies in documents presented under Letters of Credit. - Fee reconciliation and billings including past dues payments. - Client follow up, updating/reviewing credit agreements in a timely manner. - Coordinate internal operational support including Middle Office and Deal Closing team and/or counterparties to ensure compliance with company's policies and country regulations. Qualifications - 3 years of experience managing end-to-end operational workflow for Import and Export Letters of Credit, including issuances, advisements, payments, and amendments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all transactions. - Knowledge of Uniform Customs & Practices (ICC Pub 600), ISP98 (ICC Pub 590), Uniform Rules for Bank-to-Bank Reimbursements (ICC Pub 525), and Uniform Rules for Collections (ICC Pub 522) - Proficiency in Excel & Word; Loan IQ and Swift are a strong plus - Undergraduate degree, accounting background a major advantage - Organized, proactive, highly motivated, with strong written/verbal communication and attention to detail Company's Benefits At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including: - 4b5 Competitive salary between USD $75,000 - $90,000 - 4b8 401(k) retirement plan with company matching - 334 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out) - 4f4 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year - 4939b9 Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA - 9ba Voluntary STD and LTD - 68d Commuter/transit benefits

About Talan

Talan is a French IT consulting firm that provides business and technology solutions to its clients. The company was founded in 2002 and has since grown to become a leading player in the European IT consulting market. Talan offers a wide range of services, including digital transformation, data management, software development, and cybersecurity. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has developed several proprietary tools and methodologies to help its clients achieve their goals. Talan has offices in several countries, including France, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.
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