Trade Finance & Corporate Banking Specialist

About the job

ICBC Zurich Branch is looking for a Trade Finance & Corporate Banking Specialist for Swiss Corporate Clients.

About the Corporate Banking Department of ICBC Zurich Branch

The Corporate Banking Department manages the ICBC Zurich Branch’s overall relationships with large corporations. Clients benefit from dedicated coverage provided by experienced corporate bankers, who deliver the bank’s extensive product platform and coordinate with ICBC’s global networks in more than 40 countries and regions. We leverage the capital strength of ICBC and extend credit to help clients grow their businesses.

Job Description

ICBC Zurich is seeking an execution-focused Trade Finance & Corporate Banking Specialist to support the day-to-day transaction processing and general client service for Swiss multinational corporate clients (including commodity traders). The role combines hands-on operational responsibilities in trade finance and loan administration with financial analysis, report drafting, and cross-functional cooperation with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Execution & Monitoring: Execute and monitor trade finance transactions, including Letters of Credit (L/Cs), SBLCs, guarantees, collections, and payments;
• Loan Administration: Assist in corporate loan operations, including internal system processing and coordination with external counterparties;
• Financial Analysis & Credit Support: Conduct financial analysis and support the preparation of credit applications reports;
• Client Service Support: Support day-to-day corporate client service requests, manage routine client communication, and assist Relationship Managers with account maintenance;
• Compliance & KYC: Perform compliance and KYC-related checks in close coordination with the Compliance Department to ensure alignment with Swiss regulatory standards;
• Process Improvement: Contribute to internal process optimization and automation initiatives within the department;
• General Department Support: Implement internal policies and procedures, as well as handle report drafting and other tasks assigned by the Department management.

Required Skills, Experiences and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or other related fields;
• 2 - 4 years of experience in trade finance operations, loan administration, or banking middle office;
• Understanding of trade finance instruments and/or syndicated loan mechanics;
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision;
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Hands-on, reliable, and execution-focused mindset with a structured working style;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment and foster a culture of cooperation and knowledge sharing;
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in German and/or French is a distinct advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in commodity trade finance transactions;
• Exposure to syndicated loan execution and administration.