Trade Finance Analyst | Open to Entry Level & Early-Career Candidates – New York City
📍 Location: New York City | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 In-Office | ✈️ Domestic Travel Required
London Forfaiting Americas Inc. is the U.S. marketing office of London Forfaiting Company, a U.K.-based, non-bank financial institution specializing in global trade finance. We help exporters, banks, and commodity traders reduce risk, improve cash flow, and mitigate cross border risk.
We are a small, high-impact office with global reach, entrepreneurial in spirit, relationship-driven by culture, and deeply connected to international markets. If you thrive in a dynamic, close-knit environment where your work is visible and your contributions matter, this is the place for you.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, personable Trade Finance Analyst & Client Relationship Manager to join our New York City team. This role blends relationship management with financial analysis — you will be the face of the company to a growing client portfolio while also bringing real analytical firepower to the work. Think of it as a Relationship Manager role with a front-office, business development edge and a solid analytical foundation. You will work directly with the President of the U.S. subsidiary to identify and grow new opportunities across the U.S. and Latin America.
We welcome candidates who are early in their careers, whether you hold a degree in a business-related field or bring hands-on experience in trade finance, banking, or financial services. Candidates with direct experience in trade finance are strongly encouraged to apply. What matters most is your drive, your people skills, your analytical ability, and your professionalism.
🌍 What You’ll Be Doing:
🔹 Cold call prospective clients daily to qualify opportunities and schedule meetings or video calls
🔹 Serve as the primary day-to-day relationship manager for your client portfolio
🔹 Conduct client meetings, video calls, and presentations
🔹 Manage ongoing client communication, proactive, responsive, and consistently professional
🔹 Build and grow your own book of business through outreach, relationship nurturing, and referrals
🔹 Review and analyze financial statements, credit profiles, and financial ratios to support deal evaluation
🔹 Prepare clear, well-written client-facing documents, credit summaries, and internal reports
🔹 Attend industry events, conferences, and client meetings. Domestic travel required
🔹 Represent the company with professionalism and confidence.
🔹 Assist with client onboarding and prepare compliance documentation
🔹 Support trade finance deal structuring and execution in collaboration with the President
🔹 Conduct market research and contribute to business development strategy
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ College Degree and / or equivalent experience in trade finance, banking, or financial services
✅ Working knowledge of financial statements, credit analysis, and financial ratios
✅ Strong analytical skills. Able to assess risk and draw sound conclusions from financial data
✅ Excellent written communication skills: clear, concise, and professional
✅ Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills: articulate and confident in any setting
✅ Comfortable making cold calls: persistent, enthusiastic, and resilient
✅ Natural relationship-builder who enjoys managing ongoing client interactions
✅ Confident conducting meetings and delivering presentations: in person and on video
✅ Highly organized, able to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
✅ Comfortable working in a small, close-knit office environment
✅ Thrives in an entrepreneurial setting: self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable
✅ Willing and able to travel domestically
✅ Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — we are not able to sponsor visa applications
✅ English proficiency required. Strong spoken and written communication skills are essential.
✅ Spanish language skills a plus
What We Offer:
⭐ Direct client exposure and the opportunity to build your own book of business
⭐ Mentorship from experienced trade finance professionals
⭐ Access to industry conferences and networking events
⭐ Real deal experience inside a global financial institution
⭐ A small, collaborative office where your contributions are seen and recognized
⭐ Ongoing learning and professional development — without getting lost in spreadsheets
📈 Career Progression:
While this is an entry-level role, high performers will have the opportunity to deepen client relationships, gain autonomy in deal structuring, and take on increasing responsibility within our international network.
Compensation Package:
Base Salary:
💵 Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits:
🏥 Health insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
🏖️ Paid vacation, personal, and sick days 🇺🇸 Paid U.S. holidays
🚇 Commuter benefit (pre-tax transit pass)
📈 401(k) plan (immediate company contribution)
🏆 Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary)
Ready to launch your career? Apply now
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