Location: Toronto, ON
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid First 3 months, 5 days onsite; once trained, minimum 3 days per week in the office
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Contract Duration: 18 months (with potential for extension and conversion to permanent)
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Pay Rate: C$50.00 C$60.00 / Hour (CAD)
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Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM; occasional overtime, including some Canadian Statutory Holidays on a rotational basis to support U.S. and U.K. clients
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Travel Requirements: Not required
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This is a hybrid role where the chosen individual will both work in administrative tasks and will also issue and advise new transactions and amendments as per the necessity of the team. The role involves drafting, issuing, advising, and amending different types of SBLC/Guarantees and processing any other requests or correspondence regarding SBLC/Guarantees issued or advised. This position requires a minimum of 18 months commitment to the role.
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- Review text of guarantees requested by clients and provide comments either directly to clients or relationship managers
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Draft, issue, advise, and amend different types of SBLC/Guarantees and process any other requests or correspondence regarding SBLC/Guarantees issued or advised
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Release transactions as per volumes and requirements of the team
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Deliver timely and efficient services as per Service Level Agreements (SLA)
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Prioritize, manage, and monitor day-to-day operations of the team and workflow and distribute daily requests among officers to ensure maximum efficiency
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Participate in monthly reporting and reconciliation tasks
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Ensure appropriate controls are in place to minimize risk
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Provide technical advice to clients/partners
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Ensure adherence to TD internal policies and regulatory guidelines
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Demonstrate strong process management skills
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Ensure consistency and accuracy of the process
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Identify potential risks and operational gaps; recommend and document resolutions
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Ensure due diligence is completed as part of all transactions, as per terms of the trade finance AML procedures
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Execute on ad-hoc requests
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Be available during some Canadian Statutory Holidays on a rotational basis in order to cover multiple province holidays, U.S. & U.K. business
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- Trade Finance experience Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) and Bank Guarantees
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Strong knowledge of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) procedures and requirements
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Excellent understanding of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) practices and rules applicable to the business (UCP 600, ISP 98, and URDG 758)
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In-depth knowledge of Trade Finance, including operational context, business processes, and transaction lifecycle
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Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for this role
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Proven ability to deliver strong customer service and manage client relationships
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Proven team-oriented work ethic
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- Knowledge of TF360
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Good knowledge of AML procedures (additional depth beyond the required baseline)
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Bilingual English and French (Montreal location is preferred; bilingualism is ideal)
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Spanish language skills would be an asset
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
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- Post-secondary education required
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, International Business, or a related field is an asset
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CSDG (Certified Specialist in Documentary and Guarantee) certification top preferred credential
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CSDC (Certified Trade Finance Professional) certification second preferred credential
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CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) certification is also recognized
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- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience within a Trade Finance Operations Guarantees team (at least 3 years required)
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- Hybrid role: minimum 3 days per week in the office following successful completion of the initial training period, which will take place full time at the office (first 3 months, 5 days onsite)
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Location preference: Montreal (bilingual candidates preferred); Toronto is also an option (second preference); Calgary and Vancouver are also a possibility
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Must be available during some Canadian Statutory Holidays on a rotational basis to support U.S. and U.K. business operations
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Occasional overtime required
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This position requires a minimum of 18 months commitment to the role
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Contractor will have access to customer data
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Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
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401k Retirement Fund
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This client is a leading Canadian financial services institution operating across banking, trade finance, and commercial services, with a significant presence across Canada and active support for U.S. and U.K. business clients. With a team of thousands of finance and operations professionals, the organization employs analysts, trade finance specialists, AML compliance officers, relationship managers, and operations staff across its global network. The trade finance operations group supports a diverse range of international clients and works within a collaborative, 16-person team environment that values long-term growth and professional development.
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GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Job Number: 26-09798 Industry: Data & Analytics
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