Projects & Operations Support

About LFC

​London Forfaiting Co Ltd (LFC), established in 1984, is a pioneer in the trade finance industry, specialising in forfaiting and related financial products. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIMBank plc since 2003, LFC is headquartered in London and has a global presence in New York, San Paulo, Singapore, Cologne, Paris, and Malta. We provide innovative and efficient trade finance solutions to importers, exporters, and financial institutions worldwide. Our team of seasoned professionals leverages extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of international markets to deliver an exceptional service.

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About the Job

The individual will provide day-to-day support to the Head of Projects & Operations Advisory across a broad range of operational, insurance, system, and project-related activities. The role requires a highly organised individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and meeting deadlines.

The successful candidate will play a key role in insurance reporting and limit monitoring, support system testing and upgrades, assist with analysis and calculations, and contribute to various ad hoc projects and initiatives across the business.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain regular insurance exposure and utilisation reports.
• Monitor insurance limits and capacities across insurers and facilities.
• Perform basic calculations related to insurance utilisation and capacity management.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Perform data analysis and calculations using Microsoft Excel.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of reported information.
• Assist with system testing activities, including user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, and implementation projects.
• Document test cases, results, and identified issues.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of operational and business projects.
• Support process improvement initiatives and operational reviews.
• Maintain project trackers, action logs, and status reports.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to project documentation.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently while meeting agreed deadlines.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Head of Projects & Operations Advisory.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
• Stay adjourned and adhere to the latest AML/CFT policies and procedures.

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Qualifications and skills:

• ​1-2 years' experience in an office-based environment.
• Knowledge of trade finance products and processes will be considered an asset, but not a prerequisite.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn.

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What we offer:

• ​​Welcoming and professional environment;
• ​Work with a proactive, forward-looking Team;
• Professional growth opportunities;
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary;
• Health, life and personal accident insurance cover; and
• Pension plan.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

​LFC is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.