Trade Finance LG Officer (Iraq Branch)

About the role

The Letters of Guarantee (LG) Officer will manage all LG transactions for the Iraq branch, ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Handle issuance, amendment, renewal, cancellation and claims for all types of Letters of Guarantee.
• Review customer requests and supporting documents for completeness before processing.
• Monitor expiry dates, coordinate renewals, releases and follow‑up on outstanding guarantees.
• Maintain accurate records, archive files and prepare periodic reports on issued, outstanding and expired guarantees.
• Ensure compliance with Central Bank regulations, internal procedures and AML requirements.
• Support trade finance operations and respond to customer and branch inquiries professionally.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in banking operations, preferably with Letters of Guarantee or trade finance.
• Strong attention to detail, good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with banking systems.