Trade Finance Analyst

  • Full-time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Directorate: IAG Services

Company Description

IAG GBS (Global Business Services) is part of International Airlines Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups, with 548 aircraft flying to over 270 destinations, carrying more than 100 million passengers each year.

IAG GBS provides a plug and play platform of scalable, best in class procurement, finance and IT business services to IAG’s operating companies which include Aer Lingus, Avios, British Airways, IAG, IAG Cargo, Iberia, Iberia Express, LEVEL and Vueling.

The company is headquartered in Krakow, and has operations in London, Madrid, Dublin and Chennai.

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of this role is to manage the Group’s Trade Finance activity including all Bank Guarantees and Letters of Credits in line with business requirements and IAG standards.

The Trade Finance  Analyst will be responsible for managing Trade Finance instruments for Operating Companies within the Group, supporting Trade Finance Process Lead in building a centralised repository, aligning processes and reporting across all OpCo’s. This role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills understanding of banking and financial instruments, specifically bank guarantees.

Accountabilities:

Bank Guarantees Administration: Manage the end-to-end process of issuing, reviewing, amending, and cancelling bank guarantees, ensuring compliance with treasury policies, legal requirements, and banking standards.

Relationship Management: Interact with OpCo’s, to understand their current and future trade finance requirements, provide expert advice, and offer tailored solutions that meet their needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with OpCos, providers of trade finance solutions and other relevant Group stakeholders.

Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance frameworks related to bank guarantees. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all guarantees.

Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Corporate Finance, Legal, Risk Management, and Operations, to ensure effective coordination and timely resolution of issues related to bank guarantees.

Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on bank guarantee activities, including issuance volumes, performance metrics, and risk exposure.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of bank guarantee processes, regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of financial instruments, trade finance, and international banking practices.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Fluent English & Spanish speaking preferable.
  • Proficiency in using banking systems and technology platforms for bank guarantee management would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Fiori Application) and TMS as an asset.

Additional Information

What we offer:

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.

The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations.We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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