Introduction to International Trade Finance & Trade Services

1. Get a flavor of one of the most important topics in Corporate & Investment Banking.
2. Be better prepared and positioned for Corporate & Investment Banking interviews.
3. Move your career to the next level by upgrading your skills and knowledge.
4. Expand your knowledge base and enhance your expertise in the international trade finance arena
5. Understand the principles of international trade finance market to gain a better understanding of the role that trade plays in helping clients do more business
6. Confidently explain the basic drivers of trade.
7. Understand the trade framework and environment.
8. Explain the different types of payment options used by participants in international trade.
9. Learn about the different types of documentation which is used by banks to effect trade.
10. Describe the advantages and risks for different types of payment options for different participants in trade transactions.
11. Outline the key types of guarantees that are seen in international business and identify the key parties and risks that each one is taking.
12. Become familiar with how banks finance trade deals for their clients.
13. Understand how banks manage risks in trade transactions.
14. Become familiar with the sometimes-complex language and terminology surrounding trade.
15. Be able to describe the compliance framework within which banks must operate.
16. Understand how banks work together with other banks to structure a large deal.
17. Explain the pricing conventions and benchmarks that banks use to price their product and calculate returns.
18. Develop a deeper understanding of your customer’s requirements and elevate your position to that of trusted advisor.
19. Deep dive into other external agencies (ECA, DFI, MLA) that can support larger more complex structures.
20. Develop a fundamental understanding of the skills & knowledge required as a banker to implement trade finance concepts in practical career