Trade Finance Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the trade finance position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight and monitoring of financial compliance regulations (FCPA, OFAC) for the Company and in support of customer relationships and activities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Examines letter of credit documents ensuring all letter of credit terms has been complied with or notification of discrepancies
• Assists account officers with clarifications of terms, pricing, and discrepancies
• Informs manager of any Customer issues
• Collects and processes fees
• Good understanding and able to apply relevant ICC Rules - UCP 600, ISP 98 , URDG 758, URC 522
• Providing best in class level of service and support provided to internal and external customers all business partners
• Preferably a Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)
• If the incumbent is performing checking of L/C documents, he/she will act as the 1st reviewer of all documents irrespective of drawing amount

I am excited to be applying for the position of trade finance. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for decisions on Sanctions / Money Laundering / Boycott / Export Control escalations on a daily basis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of risks associated with the Trade Finance Business
• Business & Functional understanding
• Analysis, Solution definition and Problem solving
• B.E./B.Tech, Graduates, Post Graduate
• English- intermediate / High
• Able to align and collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy maching, and computer printer
• Provide expert advice and council to internal and external stakeholders on ICC rules and standards other operational risks specific to Standby LCs/Guarantees

I would like to submit my application for the trade finance opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for correct NCM Tariff classification guidance for imported products in order to ensure compliance with Brazil's and regional Trade Compliance regulations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• A customer centric and collaborative approach is essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documents and processing of accounting entries
• Markets covered – Some Latin American and Caribbean countries and nationwide in Canada including Toronto, Montreal, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver
• Upon checking of L/C documents, the incumbent needs to exercise independent judgment and sound decision making to ensure all legitimate discrepancies are identified and the reviews and decisions as to whether the documents are compliant or not, are within the spirit of the UCP rules
• Types of transactions include documentary letter of credit (imports and exports), Standby Letter of Credit and Letter of Guarantee, Documentary Collection and Trade Loan
• For checking L/C documents, the incumbent strictly applies the ICC guidelines and other rules in determining whether or not the documents comply
• Well versed with end to end Bank Guarantee process and RBI and FEMA guidelines
• Good communication and Interpersonal skill – Coordinating, understanding of problem and query resolutions

Please consider me for the trade finance opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to global compliance team for daily oversight of imports to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations and on-time delivery of products to customers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Analytical thinking and good academic background
• Good PC skills of Microsoft office, excel
• Require to travel
• University experence prior work experience will be considered
• Fast learning and process oriented thinking
• Solid user knowledge of MS office applications – Excel, Power Point, Word
• Analytical skills, conceptual & process oriented thinking, business savvy
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet search engines

I am excited to be applying for the position of trade finance. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for financial support to Trade Sales & CMM to execute trade promotion mechanic in compliance with approved proposals and budget.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) qualification and/or a CSDG (Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees), an asset
• Solid track record of managing employees in a context of transformation
• Experience coaching management employees of different levels
• In-depth knowledge of international trade products
• Sound knowledge of International Chamber of Commerce rules and standards for letters of credit, letters of guarantee, and documentary collections
• Command of the Microsoft Office suite
• Adept at building and maintaining strong, cooperative working relationships across various organizational levels – both internally and with key external partners, counterparties and banks
• Self-directed high performer with an innovative and entrepreneurial mind-set