International Trade Services Team Lead - Standby Letter of Credit

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

As a Team Lead- Standby Letter of Credit within PNC's International Trade Service Delivery Group, you will work from PNC's Houston Plaza in downtown, Texas or at PNC's Firstside Center Building in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

As a Team Leader within PNC's International Trade Service Delivery Group and Standby Letters of Credit Team, you will be based in PNC's downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location or PNC's Houston, Texas.

The ideal successful candidate will have a combination of the following experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a work lead or team lead with Standby Letters of Credit, including responsibility for the review and release of transactions.
• Experience drafting and structuring routine to complex domestic and international standby transactions, with the ability to identify risks associated with transaction language. The incumbent must be able to work independently with clients, Legal, and internal partners as necessary.
• Strong understanding of Risk and Compliance requirements related to Standby Letters of Credit, with the ability to identify red flags, boycott language, and sanctioned parties.
• Strong understanding of automatic extension clauses and the associated risks.
• Strong knowledge of ISP98 and UCP 600 as they relate to Standby Letters of Credit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex documentary and transactional language issues.
• Understanding of advised and confirmed Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, and counter-standby transactions.
• CDCS certification is preferred but not required. Other relevant industry certifications and training are a plus.
• Experience delegating and reviewing work and assisting with mentoring junior staff members by providing guidance, training, and subject matter expertise.
• Understanding of syndicated transactions, including agented and non-agented deals, as well as related fees and commissions.
• Experience in document examination with the ability to identify discrepancies in accordance with ISP98 and UCP 600.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, including MT760 and MT767 message types.
• Ability to interpret credit agreements and identify operational requirements impacting Standby Letter of Credit issuance and administration.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Directs in the research, discovery, collection and interpretation of business requirements, and participates in the development and review of processes and procedures, workflow analytics, and reporting.
• Provides consultation to clients on business designs, problem solving and business analysis to support project management. Develops and maintains of all applicable policy and procedure documentation.
• Independently obtains and identifies the business requirements needed to carry out and improve applicable business processes. Provides expertise and problem-solving for clients and technology teams throughout the business analysis process.
• Translates business needs, processes and/or procedures by partnering with applicable experts and business stakeholders to determine and articulate needs. May communicate with stakeholders and technology teams on moderately complex business requirements, provides gap analysis and facilitates future business process modeling for clients.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Business Needs, Business Processes, Data Analytics, Decision Making, Letter of Credits, Management Reporting, Prioritization, UCP 600, Waterfall Model

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Business Assessment, Consulting, Effectiveness Measurement, Information Capture, Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects, Problem Solving, Process Management, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Business Knowledge

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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