Global Trade Specialist

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

This is a full-time, hybrid career opportunity based out of our Corporate Headquarters location in Lancaster, PA.

Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM with hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days' work from home following successful training period.

Performs a variety of duties in support of the department including both domestic and international standby and commercial letter of credit processing. Primary functions revolve around letter of credit issuance, advising, document review, maintenance, billing and information reporting. As directed, will coordinate transactions with commercial lenders, legal, loan operations and directly with customers to meet required deadlines. Assist management in maintaining efficient and accurate operations while delivering high standards of customer service.

Responsible for system daily start and stop functions. Ensure end of day batch file is delivered successfully. Initiate letters of credit by properly verifying all information in related loan documents in accordance with all applicable legal and lending compliance requirements. Escalate deficiencies to management as needed. Interact with internal and external customers to clarify information and confirm sample letter of credit language. Input data for letter of credit activity into the system of record. Assist in preparing monthly reports on letter of credit outstanding items, delinquent accounts receivable and other reports as directed. Assist with the daily reconcilement of required general ledger accounts. Assist with the letter of credit billing process and its related management reporting systems. Help to track accounts receivable and update delinquency reports. Assist with the record keeping for Fulton Bank and affiliate letter of credit inventory and maintaining the access database and all necessary reports. Follow procedures to ensure processing compliance with all bank secrecy act required programs. Build familiarity with industry standards and requirements for letters of credit.
• Review and maintain documentation in accordance with commercial and standby letter of credit terms, conditions and requirements. Carefully examine all presented shipping documents against letter of credit requirements. Document and escalate any discrepancies to management. Coordinate resolution with customer as directed to help ensure compliance within the department. Initiate department specific messages to foreign banks as required. Build understanding of department specific messages and global correspondent bank network.

Associate Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Relevant degree pertaining to the essential duties of this role. (Preferred)

High School Diploma or equivalent. Specialty: Does not apply at this level of education. (Required)

2 or more years Business and/or banking experience. (Required)

0 to 6 months Familiarity with articles and documents that relate to standby letters of credit. (Preferred)

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.25 - $27.88.

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.