Loans/ Letters of Credit/Middle Office Specialist
ACG Resources – Adams Consulting Group, New York, NY, United States
LC Specialist Middle Office
Our client, a well-established foreign bank with a U.S. presence in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking an experienced LC Specialist to join its Middle Office team. This role will support complex Letter of Credit (LC) activity while also providing Middle Office backup coverage. The position is ideal for a seasoned banking operations professional who thrives in a structured, highly regulated environment and can operate independently with minimal oversight. MUST KNOW PROJECT FINANCE L/C and have experience issuing same. Experience with SWIFT Payments. Key Responsibilities
Letter of Credit (LC) Operations
Review and validate LC documentation, including acceptable terms and language (in coordination with Legal as needed) Execute LCs, amendments, and term conversions Coordinate with fronting/advising banks and ensure proper SWIFT setup and message release Manage LC invoices to borrowers and oversee fee payments to fronting banks Monitor LC draws and coordinate liquidity with Treasury Provide operational memos for Avaloq system booking Monitor LC limits, availability, and compliance requirements Coordinate payoff, maturity, and closing of LC limits in Avaloq Act as Bilateral LC Agent and support agency-related functions Administrative & Oversight Functions
Maintain LC tracking overviews and credit line monitoring for fronting banks Review Credit Agreements (CA), Facility Agreements (FA), and amendments for LC-related impact Monitor ratings triggers and compliance items Coordinate incoming/outgoing settlement instructions Assist with customer data tasks and Fed pledged loan reporting (backup coverage) Support department members as needed What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in banking operations, trade finance, or LC administration Strong understanding of Letter of Credit lifecycle and documentation Experience coordinating with Legal, Treasury, Settlements, and Lending teams Working knowledge of SWIFT messaging Experience with Avaloq (strongly preferred) Ability to manage projects independently Strong attention to detail and regulatory awareness Comfortable working in a highly structured, foreign bank environment Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced middle-office banking professional Strong tactical execution skills (hands-on operator) Able to balance transactional processing with oversight responsibilities Clear communicator with cross-functional coordination skills Comfortable covering mid-to-large client portfolios Why This Opportunity
Exposure to a foreign bank operating in the U.S. market High-impact LC role within a structured Middle Office team Opportunity to work independently in a senior-level capacity
Our client, a well-established foreign bank with a U.S. presence in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking an experienced LC Specialist to join its Middle Office team. This role will support complex Letter of Credit (LC) activity while also providing Middle Office backup coverage. The position is ideal for a seasoned banking operations professional who thrives in a structured, highly regulated environment and can operate independently with minimal oversight. MUST KNOW PROJECT FINANCE L/C and have experience issuing same. Experience with SWIFT Payments. Key Responsibilities
Letter of Credit (LC) Operations
Review and validate LC documentation, including acceptable terms and language (in coordination with Legal as needed) Execute LCs, amendments, and term conversions Coordinate with fronting/advising banks and ensure proper SWIFT setup and message release Manage LC invoices to borrowers and oversee fee payments to fronting banks Monitor LC draws and coordinate liquidity with Treasury Provide operational memos for Avaloq system booking Monitor LC limits, availability, and compliance requirements Coordinate payoff, maturity, and closing of LC limits in Avaloq Act as Bilateral LC Agent and support agency-related functions Administrative & Oversight Functions
Maintain LC tracking overviews and credit line monitoring for fronting banks Review Credit Agreements (CA), Facility Agreements (FA), and amendments for LC-related impact Monitor ratings triggers and compliance items Coordinate incoming/outgoing settlement instructions Assist with customer data tasks and Fed pledged loan reporting (backup coverage) Support department members as needed What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in banking operations, trade finance, or LC administration Strong understanding of Letter of Credit lifecycle and documentation Experience coordinating with Legal, Treasury, Settlements, and Lending teams Working knowledge of SWIFT messaging Experience with Avaloq (strongly preferred) Ability to manage projects independently Strong attention to detail and regulatory awareness Comfortable working in a highly structured, foreign bank environment Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced middle-office banking professional Strong tactical execution skills (hands-on operator) Able to balance transactional processing with oversight responsibilities Clear communicator with cross-functional coordination skills Comfortable covering mid-to-large client portfolios Why This Opportunity
Exposure to a foreign bank operating in the U.S. market High-impact LC role within a structured Middle Office team Opportunity to work independently in a senior-level capacity