Middle Office Trade Officer - Associate
Pubblicato il 19-08-2026 - Crédit Agricole Cib in Milano
We are looking for a Middle Office Trade Officer at Associate level to join our Trade Finance team at the Italian branch of an international investment bank. If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and thrive in a dynamic and international environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.
The Role
You will become part of the Middle Office Trade Finance team, where you will manage international trade finance transactions and services provided to our clients. You will act as the central point of coordination across all operational phases, from the initial request through to the completion of each transaction.
You will work closely with our clients and with multiple departments across the bank: the Back Office (both local and centralized in Paris), Finance & Accounting, Credit Risk, Compliance, and Front Office teams. This role will give you a comprehensive view of international banking business.
What You Will Do
Your primary responsibility will be the management of bank guarantees in all their forms:
International and domestic guarantees: you will issue, amend, and cancel guarantees in accordance with applicable regulations
Guarantee types and structures: you will work with demand guarantees, suretyships, standby letters of credit (SBLC), commercial and financial guarantees — both direct and indirect, bilateral or syndicated
Financial monitoring: you will manage fee collections and payments, reconciling client accounts with our internal systems
Portfolio management: you will continuously monitor the client portfolio to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
Client support: you will provide direct assistance to our clients, addressing their queries and facilitating their operations
You will coordinate all these activities by interfacing with centralized Back Office platforms and various departments across the bank, always ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Required Skills
Technical knowledge
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience and a keen interest in Trade Finance and bank guarantees. 3-5 years of experience required
Languages
English: excellent level (written and spoken) — essential
Personal attributes
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong motivation and eagerness to learn
Excellent organizational skills
Strong team-oriented mindset
Analytical and synthesis skills
Resilience and effective stress management
What We Offer A professional growth opportunity within a prestigious international bank, with the chance to develop specialized expertise in a fascinating and ever-evolving sector. You will join a multicultural environment where you can put your skills to work and build a solid career in international banking.
Applicable Collective Labour Agreement: National Collective Labour Agreement for employees in the credit sector (NCLA)
Working hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary: gross annual salary starting from €50.000, commensurate with experience
Bonus: discretionary annual premio
Meal vouchers: €10 restaurant tickets per working day (home office days incl.)
Pension fund and a rich welfare plan
Benefits & Working environment
Health insurance, Life insurance, Long-term Disability insurance and Accident insurance
Health check-up: check-up fully covered by the bank
Mental wellness dedicated benefits
Flexible Home Working
Competitive offers for First-Home Mortgage
Equal benefits for same-sex couples & family, including paid paternity/secondary parent leave
Pride celebrations and LGBTQ+ awareness programs
Benefits of banking & insurance services starting from current account opening
Discounts on travel, gyms, shopping, entertainment.
If you recognise yourself in this profile and are ready for a new challenge, send us your application!
This job posting is open to candidates of all genders (Legislative Decree 198/2006, Equal Opportunities Code).