Structured Trade Finance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview
This position will lead the bank's global trade finance strategy and position it as a leader in trade finance solutions in the innovation economy.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision - Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the trade finance business. Drive innovation in trade finance products and services. Align trade finance strategies with overall bank objectives and market opportunities.
Business Growth and Market Expansion - Identify and pursue opportunities for expanding the trade finance business globally. Lead strategic partnerships and potential acquisitions in the trade finance space. Drive revenue growth and profitability of the trade finance product line.
Team Leadership and Organizational Development - Lead and mentor senior executives across the trade finance division. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and client-centric service. Develop and implement strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as the senior relationship manager for strategic global clients and partners. Represent SVB as a thought leader at high-profile industry events and forums. Engage with regulators and industry bodies on trade finance matters.
Risk and Governance Oversight - Establish risk management frameworks for trade finance. Ensure robust governance structures and compliance with international regulations. Lead high-level discussions with regulators and policymakers to shape industry standards.
Position Specific Skills:
Leadership
Global trade finance expertise
Strategic visioning and execution
Executive-level stakeholder management
Business transformation and innovation
Global risk management
Organizational leadership
Financial acumen
Regulatory and policy influence
Cross-cultural leadership
Mergers and acquisitions
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years' experience in
Preferred Education:
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Additional Information

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in banking and/or trade finance experience, with leadership responsibility in trade finance, structured trade, transaction banking, or a closely related business  OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in banking and/or trade finance experience, with leadership responsibility in trade finance, structured trade, transaction banking, or a closely related business.

Preferred Experience:

15+ years of banking and/or trade finance experience, with leadership responsibility in trade finance, structured trade, transaction banking, or a closely related business.

Core Competencies:

• Business acumen / knowledge - Advanced
• Credit structuring capability and knowledge of credit processes - Advanced
• Communication and Presentation skills - Advanced
• Decision making and Prioritising - Advanced
• Effective challenge - Advanced
• Influence - Advanced

• Innovation - Advanced
• Organizational awareness - Advanced
• Vision - Establish and articulate - Advanced
• Partnerships and collaboration - Advanced
• Sales management and leadership - Advanced

Position Specific Skills
• Leadership - Advanced
• Global trade finance expertise - Advanced
• Strategic visioning and execution - Advanced
• Executive-level stakeholder management - Advanced
• Business transformation and innovation - Advanced
• Data-led decision making – Advanced
• Global risk management - Advanced
• Organizational leadership - Advanced
• Financial acumen - Advanced
• Regulatory and policy expertise - Advanced
• Cross-cultural leadership - Advanced
• Risk Identification - Advanced
• Risk Mitigation - Advanced
• Business and technology integration - Advanced
• Mergers and acquisitions - Advanced

If hired in NY, CA or MA, the base pay for this position is generally between $263,160.00 and $356,040.00. If hired in NC, the base pay for this position is generally between $219,300.00 and $296,700.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in banking and/or trade finance experience, with leadership responsibility in trade finance, structured trade, transaction banking, or a closely related business  OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in banking and/or trade finance experience, with leadership responsibility in trade finance, structured trade, transaction banking, or a closely related business.

Preferred Experience:

15+ years of banking and/or trade finance experience, with leadership responsibility in trade finance, structured trade, transaction banking, or a closely related business.

Core Competencies:

• Business acumen / knowledge - Advanced
• Credit structuring capability and knowledge of credit processes - Advanced
• Communication and Presentation skills - Advanced
• Decision making and Prioritising - Advanced
• Effective challenge - Advanced
• Influence - Advanced

• Innovation - Advanced
• Organizational awareness - Advanced
• Vision - Establish and articulate - Advanced
• Partnerships and collaboration - Advanced
• Sales management and leadership - Advanced

Position Specific Skills
• Leadership - Advanced
• Global trade finance expertise - Advanced
• Strategic visioning and execution - Advanced
• Executive-level stakeholder management - Advanced
• Business transformation and innovation - Advanced
• Data-led decision making – Advanced
• Global risk management - Advanced
• Organizational leadership - Advanced
• Financial acumen - Advanced
• Regulatory and policy expertise - Advanced
• Cross-cultural leadership - Advanced
• Risk Identification - Advanced
• Risk Mitigation - Advanced
• Business and technology integration - Advanced
• Mergers and acquisitions - Advanced

If hired in NY, CA or MA, the base pay for this position is generally between $263,160.00 and $356,040.00. If hired in NC, the base pay for this position is generally between $219,300.00 and $296,700.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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