Trade Finance/Documentary Business Specialist (m|w|d) Wien

Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

The Trade Finance Sales unit, a major part of Group Transaction Banking, is especially responsible for the advisory and execution of Letters of Credit and other Documentary Business activities in Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Bank der Österreichischen Sparkassen, and selectively other local Sparkassen in Austria.

Within the Trade Finance Documentary Business Sales Execution Team we are looking for a Trade Finance/Documentary Business Specialist (all genders).

Tasks

• You directly advise national and multinational corporate clients on trade finance/documentary business transactions e.g. import/export letters of credit and related financing products (UPAS, discounting, post-finance, Trade Loans)
• Conduct transactions in line with internal and external requirements (e.g. sanctions and compliance)
• You are self-responsible for the day-to-day execution of transactions including related documentary checks according to UCP 600/ISP98 and for the life cycle of each transaction, related correspondence and other activities in accordance with the working procedures

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• ​​​You have gained at least a minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable function, preferably in commercial banking or within a trade finance department of a corporation
• A sound business/commercial education
• Deep knowledge of the UCP 600 and ISP98
• Experience in structuring transactions based on aforementioned instruments e.g.: back to back Letters of Credit and financing options based on such instruments
• Ideally familiar with commodity finance transactions based on warehouse receipts, private insurances and transport (insurance) documents
• A motivated team player who is interested to grow within a team of specialists
• You are interested in new digital developments and willing to participate in product related projects
• MS-Office user skills and experience
• Business fluent in German and English

That awaits you

• A challenging and dynamic area of responsibility
• The chance to acquire further skills on the job and through trainings
• To be part of a modernized approach through ongoing digitalization projects
• The opportunity to contribute to effectively promote Trade Finance throughout Erste Group’s Corporate client base
• The chance to positively influence and be a part of a digital transformation process
• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste GroupThe minimum wage for this full-time position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 44.567,-- gross per year. But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person!
• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.

Application

Please send your full application with a CV and cover letter exclusively via our online platform.

Contact

Romana Hammer

HR Specialist

ramona.hammer​@erste-am.com

Stefan Haderer

Head of Human Resources

stefan.haderer​@erste-am.com

Location

Am Belvedere 1, A-1100 Wien

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