Expert Advisor, Trade Finance

Desjardins

Expert Advisor handling trade finance operations for businesses. Providing expertise on financial instruments and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trade finance processes, including SBLC, guarantees, and letters of credit, while providing strategic advice and facilitating smooth transactions across legal, credit, and operational services. Proficient in trade finance systems and frameworks, with a strong command of both English and French.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trade Finance CertificationUniform Customs and Practice (UCP/RUU 600)SWIFT MessagingSpecialized Banking ToolsAdvanced Knowledge of ICC Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Trade Finance ProcessesSBLC TransactionsImport/Export Letters of CreditGuaranteesICC FrameworksUCP/RUU 600ISP98URDG 758UCC Article 5Trade Finance Systems

Soft Skills

Organizational SavvyStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Trade Finance Certification (CITF, CSDG)

Industry Keywords

Trade FinanceMarket ChangesEcosystem NeedsInternal Processes Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a facilitator for the entire trade finance cycle
Act as an expert advisor to internal teams, sharing best practices
Stay up to date on market changes and ecosystem needs
Provide an overall vision of the managed portfolio
Work with legal, credit and operational services to ensure transactions are processed smoothly
Support business teams by providing specialized advice
Participate in the continuous improvement of internal processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Certification in trade finance (CITF, CSDG, etc.)
Knowledge of French is required
Advanced proficiency of English
Knowledge of specialized banking tools, trade finance systems and SWIFT messaging
Extensive proficiency in the Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP/RUU 600)
Advanced knowledge of transactions related to SBLC, guarantees and import/export letters of credit
Advanced knowledge of other ICC frameworks: ISP98, URDG 758, UCC Article 5
Organizational savvy, Strategic mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment