Junior Trade Finance Specialist (with German)

Job description

Talan offers a unique opportunity for junior professionals to join a leading Corporate Banking team, specializing in Trade Finance – Bank Guarantees . No banking experience needed Join a global operations team and contribute to delivering high-quality services to international clients. We need someone that can collaborate with: Proactively engage with available documentation, training materials, and real case examples to build a solid understanding of processes, products, and tools. Maintain structured personal notes to consolidate learning, track key concepts, and document recurring patterns or use cases. Apply a “learn–apply–reflect” approach: actively implement newly acquired knowledge in daily tasks and reflect on outcomes to reinforce understanding. Seek regular feedback from mentors or senior team members and incorporate it into subsequent work. Demonstrate curiosity by asking relevant, well-thought-out questions and identifying knowledge gaps independently. Gradually increase autonomy by reducing reliance on guidance and showing the ability to solve similar problems based on prior learnings. Bank Guarantees – Middle & Back Office: Process client and partner guarantees in compliance with legal and risk policies Perform internal controls and keep accurate transaction records Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Trade Services teams across Europe Manage invoicing and align accounting entries Handle payments to correspondent banks Documentary Trade – Middle Office: Monitor daily operations and approvals Coordinate with Back Office to ensure proper issuance of Letters of Credit Align processes with UCP 600/ISP98 and compliance standards Escalate complex cases to management as needed Advanced German proficiency - Mandatory Advanced English proficiency Degree in Law, Business, Translator, or related fields Attention to detail, initiative, analyst skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Based in Madrid and available full-time What do we offer you? On site position based in Madrid, Spain Permanent, full-time contract. Training and career development. Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance , life insurance, Language lessons, etc Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects. If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you! Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019). Talan – Positive Innovation Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions. Talan at a Glance Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year. Our Core Areas of Expertise Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI. Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency. Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies. We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.