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The Access Bank UK Ltd has a strong presence across Africa, Europe, and key global markets including France, Malta, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Joining Access Bank offers unparalleled exposure to international finance, allowing professionals to work closely with diverse teams and markets across continents. This dynamic environment provides invaluable experience in cross-border banking operations, global trade, and sustainable finance.
The Access Bank UK Ltd is the first bank in London to be awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture. This means there is a focus on clearly defined set of core values and the Bank encourages a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.
This role will be responsible for the administration of all operational aspects of trade finance products. You will also:
* Provide Trade Finance support and undertake a range of procedures some of which may be complex in nature, working on own initiative.
* Answer queries non-routine in nature, providing advice and guidance to others.
* Compose / draft correspondence, signing within delegated authority.
* Operate a keyboard or other equipment making special use of software facilities to facilitate production of letters/ reports/data.
* Plan, organise and prioritise own workloads and where appropriate instruct others.
* Compile and process management information.
* Verify / check the work of others as part of the defined procedure, when required.
Why work in Trade Finance?
Trade Finance is a very diverse and interesting department of the Bank as it caters for the financing of transactions for importers and exporters from all over the world for a multitude of products such as Oil, Pharmaceuticals, Foodstuffs, Technology and even Motorcycles. The Business Development Unit of the Bank has the mandate to support the expansion initiatives of the Bank and this includes developing new businesses, engaging new customers and creating value for the Bank within value chain model of the Group. This provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside several departments in the Bank which also allows for cross-development and for any individual that desires to partake in building a profitable team while maximising career growth prospect.
We are looking for someone with:
* Strong knowledge in Trade Finance
* An Undergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant subject
* Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power-point & Excel)
* Teamwork and leadership skills essential
* Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and negotiation skills
* Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Additional advantage:
Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd?
At The Access Bank UK we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities and the tools and training to help them grow.
We encourage a sense of individual ownership whilst fostering team spirit and are firmly committed to the diversity of our workforce. We are proud to have achieved the Investors in People Platinum accreditation, which is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence.
We are guided by our Core Values:
* Passion for Customers
* Professionalism
* Empowered Employees
* Leadership
Benefits – As well as a competitive salary, you’ll also enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs:
• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years
• Company funded Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit
• Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service
As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Access Bank UK Ltd
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