Trade Relationship Associate

Nau mai ki ASB.

Trade Finance are a specialist sales and service team offering Trade Finance expertise and solutions to clients across import and/or export trade transactions. Connecting clients both onshore and offshore to grow New Zealand's bilateral trade and export opportunities. We make Trade Finance Safe, Seamless and Cost Effective by investing in People, Know-how, Technology and Solutions.

Te Tūranga | The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Trade Relationship team to provide first level support to the Trade Relationship Managers.

As a Trade Relationship Associate, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service and will handle all day-to-day transactions such as Documentary Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections and Trade Finance Loans etc. for all customers to ensure they are completed through various Bank systems. All the while contributing to the overall success of the Trade Finance Relationship Team.

Your role will include direct communication with customers, and you will ensure all resolutions to customer queries are meet within agreed timeframes. With your Trade Finance experience, you will be able to provide expertise to both internal and external customers on all Trade Finance products and clearly identify sales opportunities to be referred to your Trade Relationship Manager or the wider Bank.

Ō pūkenga | About you:

To be successful, you will have exceptional service ethic, accuracy, attention to detail and efficiency. You will be a clear and confident communicator, with strong time management and stakeholder management skills.

Previous experience working with Trade Finance Transactions such as Documentary Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, and Trade loans is preferred. As is, an understanding of the International Chamber of Commerce Rules that these transactions are governed by and how these transactions are processed subject to the banks obligations under the CBA groups Economic Trade Sanctions policy. A working understanding of SAP, MTS, Onyx, Host and CGI Trade360 is preferred, having a second language would also be an advantage but not essential.

If you are looking for a busy challenging role, which offers a foot in the door to the world of Trade Finance, then apply online today.

For full details about the role, please see position description in the More Details section.

Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB:

In return, you will work for an organisation that places huge importance and focus on its people, where the sky is the limit for development and career opportunities. ASB is committed to fostering a culture that respects your unique contributions and supports your personal and professional growth.

We offer a flexible and supportive work environment with industry leading benefits that include Choice options, Health, Life and Income protection insurance plus several leave and banking benefits.

To serve a diverse community, we need a diverse organisation. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds who bring unique perspectives and thinking styles that add to the culture and performance of our team.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

If this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!


Job details
Reference #
SS160860

Posted on
08 Jul 2026

Location(s)
Auckland

Expertise
Trade Finance

Work type(s)
Full Time
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Application closes on 22 Jul 2026 23:59