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How much do trade finance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for trade finance associate in Virginia is $69,767.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $76,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a trade finance associate do?

A Trade Finance Associate is responsible for supporting international and domestic trade transactions by facilitating financial products and services such as letters of credit, guarantees, and documentary collections. They review and process trade documents, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate with clients, banks, and internal teams to ensure smooth transaction flow. Their role is crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring payments are made efficiently in global trade operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trade finance associate?

To thrive as a Trade Finance Associate, you need a strong understanding of international trade, financial products, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with trade finance platforms, SWIFT messaging systems, and documentary credit management tools is commonly required, along with certifications such as CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist). Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing complex transactions and client relationships. These competencies ensure accurate processing, risk mitigation, and seamless facilitation of global trade operations.

What are some typical challenges a trade finance associate might face when handling international transactions?

Trade Finance Associates often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing tight transaction deadlines, and ensuring accurate documentation for cross-border deals. Working with clients and counterparties in different time zones can also require flexible communication and strong organizational skills. Staying up-to-date with evolving compliance standards and anti-money laundering regulations is essential to ensure smooth and secure transactions.

What are the most commonly searched types of Trade Finance jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Trade Finance jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Trade Finance Associate jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Trade Finance Associate job openings:

Associate Financial Representative

LPL Financial

Richmond, VA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


LPL Financial rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 150 rated financial services


Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview:

Wealth Advisors Group (WealthAG) is a group of corporate employee advisors who provide investment solutions to mass affluent investors virtually and over the phone. The advisor will examine clients' immediate and long-term investment needs, help design solutions that best meet their individual financial goals and help grow our book of 120,000 clients. This is a team-based call center environment that delivers investment advice and guidance over the phone. The ideal candidate will be success driven with a client service attitude and the ability to deliver high touch, professional service.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering financial advice and conducting reviews with clients over the phone via inbound and outbound calling activities

  • Handling and executing client transaction and general customer service requests.

  • Prepare client reports and proposals as required

  • Support other departments and independent financial advisors in their understanding of the program

  • Actively participate in customer service training and other training to remain current with operational policies and procedures

  • Provide regular feedback to the Management team to improve both the advisor experience and operational efficiencies

  • Communicate operational and financial industry policies and procedures.

  • Identify new sales and asset retention opportunities

  • Regularly exercise excellent business judgment

  • Research and resolve advisor and client issues

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent working experience

  • Series 7

  • Series 63 and 65, or 66 License

  • 1 years + of direct client experience within the financial services industry

Preferences:

  • Life and Health

  • Excellent telephone service/relationship management skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and web based applications

  • Ability to assist customers in call center environment while accessing data via multiple PC lookup applications. Must have excellent PC and data input skills

  • Prior financial trading experience

  • Ideal candidate will have prior tele-sales experience

  • Must have excellent communication skills, and strong service ethic

  • Previous Experience as a financial advisor

  • Prior LPL trading, financial related Service Call Center experience; or other service related job experience considered


Pay Range:

67,500.00 - 112,500.00
The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.


At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.


For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.


Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.


Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an@lplfinancial.comemail address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at(855) 575-6947.


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