Commercial Banking Operations Specialist

Job Description

Hire Connections is partnering with a nationally recognized financial institution seeking an experienced Commercial Banking Operations Specialist to support a high‑volume Trade Services team. This role is ideal for a banking professional with hands‑on experience in letters of credit, documentary collections, supply chain finance, and trade‑related loan processing.

You’ll manage complex international trade transactions, review documentation for compliance, process payments, and collaborate with domestic and foreign banking partners in a fast‑paced operations environment.

• Review and interpret import, export, and standby letters of credit
• Examine commercial documents for compliance with UCP and ISBP standards
• Resolve discrepancies with customers, beneficiaries, and foreign banks
• Process payments under letters of credit and banker’s acceptances
• Handle documentary collections (import, export, direct)
• Initiate and process trade‑related loan advances
• Process supply chain finance transactions
• Support loan servicing functions and funding/payment batches
• Approve and release transactions for team members as assigned
• Maintain proper documentation and audit controls
• Respond to customer inquiries related to trade products and financing

• High School Diploma required
• 5–8 years of banking or financial services operations experience
• Experience with import/export letters of credit
• Working knowledge of UCP and ISBP guidelines
• Experience with documentary collections and trade‑related loan processing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Experience with USDA programs (GSM, EXIM)
• Knowledge of ICC reimbursement rules
• Experience with loan servicing systems
• Background in supply chain finance or cash management

• Hybrid schedule (primarily remote after onboarding in Denver)
• Small, specialized trade services team
• High‑volume, deadline‑driven operational setting

Pay: $28-$30/hr

HIRE CONNECTIONS serves primarily the greater Denver Metro area. We are locally based and a female‑owned business. Our approach to employment is progressive by understanding the specific and personal needs of what makes a great CONNECTION. With over 50 years of staffing experience and 20 years of continued growth within the life of Hire Connections, we will elevate your level of staffing expectations and career choice opportunities.