Position Description:
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At CGI, we are looking for a Trade Finance SME with BA capabilities to work on an international projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Conversational English level B2 or higher.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance.
- Strong and detailed knowledge and experience of Trade Finance products, processes, and operations, such as:
- Letters of Credit
- Guarantees / Standby Letters of Credit
- Documentary Collections
- Open Account Trade
- Trade Loans
- Supply Chain Finance
- Import and Export trade processes
- Bank-to-corporate trade operations
- Experience working within a bank’s Trade Finance operations, Trade Services, or Trade Technology area.
- Previous experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Consultant, Implementation Consultant, or Trade Finance SME, with emphasis on detailed functional requirements and functional design documentation.
- Experience must be directly related to Trade Finance or Supply Chain Finance. General banking, wealth management, investment management, relationship management, or sales experience alone will not be sufficient.
- Proven ability to write detailed functional designs, business requirements, process flows, test scenarios, and implementation documentation in the context of Trade Finance.
- Strong experience writing detailed functional specifications and validating system behavior against Trade Finance business requirements.
- Strong understanding of technology and software development lifecycles, especially in relation to banking or financial systems implementation.
- Ability to work directly with client banks to understand their Trade Finance operating model and translate their needs into clear, actionable requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Superior written, verbal, and active listening communication skills, including presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
- Proven collaborative approach when working with business users,
client stakeholders, product teams, development teams, QA, and implementation teams.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where ownership, initiative, accountability, and problem-solving are expected.
- Experience working with SaaS solutions is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Translate international Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance market needs, as well as client bank requirements, into detailed business and functional requirements aligned with the overall product strategy.
- Work closely and collaboratively with client banks to understand their Trade Finance operational model, business processes, product usage, and implementation needs.
- Develop detailed functional designs, requirement specifications, process flows, use cases, and test scenarios specifically related to Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance.
- Support the configuration and testing of Trade360 to ensure the solution aligns with each client bank’s desired operating model.
- Collaborate with product, development, QA, and implementation teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood, properly implemented, and aligned with long-term product direction.
- Provide ongoing guidance and clarification to development and implementation teams during analysis, design, build, test, and deployment phases.
- Participate in client workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, design reviews, testing discussions, and implementation planning.
- Support detailed functional testing, UAT preparation, defect triage, issue analysis, and validation of Trade Finance functionality.
- Assist client banks with implementation activities, including process alignment, procedural guidance, user training, and migration strategy.
- Ensure client requirements are evaluated not only for immediate implementation needs but also for alignment with future product strategy.
- Contribute to the growth and success of the Trade and Supply Chain Solutions group by bringing deep domain expertise and a practical understanding of Trade Finance operations.
- Travel up to 25% of the time, depending on business and client needs.
Nice to have
- Experience in Trade Finance technology vendors.
Additional Skills
- Strong domain expertise in Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance.
- Strong documentation skills, including functional specifications, business requirements, process flows, test cases, and client-facing materials.
- Strong understanding of implementation lifecycles for banking technology platforms.
- Ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into system requirements.
- Experience supporting general clients and working with distributed teams.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to bridge the gap between client bank operations, product strategy, and technical delivery teams.
Apply now!
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
📌 Trade Finance SME with BA capabilities (Bogotá)
🏢 CGI
📍 Bogotá