Trade Finance Middle Officer (m/f/d)

• Support the processing and management of the entire process associated with incoming: Issuance, amendment and cancellation requests for international guarantees
• Support the processing and management of the entire process associated with incoming: Issuance, amendment, document presentation and cancellation requests for import and export letters of credit
• Ensure that all transactions are conducted in line with internal policies and regulatory guidelines
• Act as first point of contact for our customers and discuss with them operational specificities of their requests (e.g. required changes on guarantee texts or discrepancies on LC documents)
• Fee monitoring / management /debiting (MT499 processing) / preparation of invoices in close dialogue and alignment with back office
• Prepare internal / external monthly business reports and other relevant reporting / statistics
• Reporting to Deputy GTB Head of Client Service
• Close cooperation with GTB Front Office and support of Senior Trade Bankers
• Support with execution of Permanent Supervision Controls

• University degree in Finance/business administration or related area
• Deep knowledge of trade finance products (letters of credit, guarantees, etc.)
• 5 + years of working in a Trade Finance Department in a Bank
• Strong capacity for teamwork
• Client oriented attitude (internally and externally)
• Profound MS Office skills
• Fluency in German and English (written and oral) is essential, French is of advantage
• Solution-oriented and flexible working style
• Pro-active team-player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills, written and  verbal
• Ability to learn and work in a deadline-driven and culturally diverse environment
• Ability to escalate in an adequate manner
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

If you thrive on a challenge and want to become a part of a dedicated and driven team that strives for success, then please apply with a CV, a cover letter and all your educational and professional certificates.

Our Division Global Transaction Banking (GTB) integrates the business activities such as cash management, correspondent banking, international trade finance, factoring and related currency services. These different competencies are offered to financial institutions and companies including multinational corporations as well as large- and medium-sized companies that conduct business internationally.

For our German Trade Finance Team, we are seeking an experienced Senior Middle Officer with 5+ years of experience in working in a bank in the Trade Finance Division.