Letters of Credit Trade Advisor II

Truist

. Provide leadership in structuring and executing Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structuring and executing Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic solutions, and enhance operational effectiveness in the financial services industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Lending KnowledgeLeadership and Management OversightRisk Mitigation StrategiesClient-Facing ExperienceFinancial Industry Laws Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Standby Letters of CreditCommercial Letters of CreditCredit Agreement ReviewDirect Pay Letters of CreditRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Services StandardsSWIFT MessagingDue DiligenceDocumentationFunding and Reconciliations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsProactive Work Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

College Degree in BusinessMBA or Advanced DegreeBanking School Certification

Industry Keywords

International Trade FinanceRisk ManagementClient ObjectivesMerger ProcessesOperational EffectivenessResults-Oriented Team EnvironmentFinancial Industry LawsPatriot ActAMLBSA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership in structuring and executing Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit
Review and interpret credit agreements and complex underlying transaction structures
Oversee end-to-end closing and issuance of Direct Pay Letters of Credit
Ensure alignment with risk, regulatory, and client requirements
Drive international trade finance solutions as a subject matter expert
Partner with correspondent banks and engage directly with clients
Provide strategic guidance, product education, and customized solutions supporting client objectives
Act as an escalation point and liaison across clients, front-line teams, and operations
Identify, escalate, and resolve inconsistencies and complex issues
Mitigate risk and promote seamless execution
Provide direction and leadership for planning, development, strategies, and implementation roadmaps
Assess organizational objectives, define mobilization activities, and develop achievable goals
Improve departmental effectiveness and implement best-practice processes
Provide leadership and management oversight to achieve high-quality processing and performance results
Lead teammate development and engagement, including recommendations regarding employment, career development, performance evaluations, salary changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations
Develop and implement standards, processes, and procedures consistent with financial services industry standards
Work with business units and functional groups to drive cohesion across large-scale efforts
Direct activities supporting merger/conversion processes
Promote a results-oriented team environment that continuously evaluates operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

College Degree in business or related field, or equivalent education and related experience
5-7 years in commercial lending, business administration, banking operations and management, strategic planning, or risk
Strong lending knowledge including consulting, commercial/retail products, specialty lending, appraisals, regulatory and compliance, servicing, due diligence, documentation, funding and reconciliations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with executive leadership
Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills
Ability to work proactively and operate accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with variable deadlines
English language fluency required
MBA or other advanced level degree preferred
Banking School Certification preferred
Excellent knowledge of applicable financial industry laws such as ISP, UCP, Patriot Act, AML, and BSA preferred
Thorough understanding of SWIFT messaging preferred
Corporate client-facing experience preferred
Truist will not sponsor work visa status, employment authorization, or provide immigration-related support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
No less than 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment, prorated as applicable
10 sick days, prorated as applicable
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan, depending on position and division
Restricted stock units, depending on position and division
Deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division