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Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance Training

Hands-on Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance Masterclass

Build practical skills in corporate banking, trade finance, export-import financing, risk management, and international payment systems. Learn through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises to develop career-ready expertise in banking and global trade finance.

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Course Overview

Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance play a vital role in supporting global commerce by enabling businesses to manage liquidity, finance cross-border transactions, mitigate trade risks, and optimize working capital. Financial institutions rely on trade finance instruments such as Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, SWIFT messaging, and Export-Import Finance to facilitate secure international business while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient capital utilization.

The Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance Training by myTectra is a comprehensive instructor-led program designed to equip banking professionals, trade finance specialists, finance managers, and corporate executives with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage corporate banking products and international trade transactions. Participants will learn corporate lending principles, trade finance instruments, documentary credits, working capital financing, foreign exchange operations, credit appraisal, trade documentation, compliance requirements, and digital banking practices through real-world business scenarios.

Through practical case studies, banking simulations, Microsoft Excel exercises, trade documentation workshops, and industry-focused projects, participants will gain hands-on experience in structuring trade finance solutions, evaluating corporate credit, managing trade risks, and supporting international business growth.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand corporate banking products and services.
  • Apply international trade finance principles effectively.
  • Manage Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Documentary Collections.
  • Evaluate corporate credit and working capital requirements.
  • Interpret international trade documentation accurately.
  • Perform trade finance risk assessment and compliance checks.
  • Analyze foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies.
  • Structure financing solutions for import-export businesses.
  • Improve banking operations through digital and AI-assisted practices.
  • Support strategic corporate banking and trade finance decisions.

Prerequisites

Recommended:

  • Basic understanding of banking and finance concepts
  • Familiarity with financial statements
  • Basic knowledge of international trade processes
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

No prior experience in trade finance is required.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Corporate Banking Professionals
  • Relationship Managers
  • Trade Finance Officers
  • Credit Analysts
  • Treasury Professionals
  • Commercial Banking Executives
  • Finance Managers
  • Export-Import Managers
  • Supply Chain Finance Professionals
  • Working Capital Analysts
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Compliance Officers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Chartered Accountants (CA)
  • CMA Professionals
  • MBA Finance Graduates
  • Banking Consultants
  • Financial Services Professionals
  • Professionals pursuing careers in Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance

Training Methodology

  • Instructor-Led Interactive Sessions
  • Corporate Banking Simulations
  • Trade Finance Documentation Workshops
  • Hands-on Microsoft Excel Exercises
  • Real-World Banking Case Studies
  • Group Discussions and Problem-Solving Activities
  • SWIFT Message Interpretation Exercises
  • Credit Appraisal and Risk Assessment Workshops
  • Capstone Project
  • Interactive Assessments and Knowledge Checks

Tools Covered

  • Microsoft Excel
  • SWIFT Messaging (Concepts)
  • Trade Finance Documentation Templates
  • Financial Statement Analysis Templates
  • Credit Appraisal Models
  • Working Capital Analysis Templates
  • Foreign Exchange Calculation Models
  • Banking Dashboard Templates
  • AI Productivity Tools (Concepts)
  • Risk Assessment Frameworks

Key Benefits

  • Master corporate banking products and international trade finance operations.
  • Gain practical expertise in Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
  • Strengthen corporate credit analysis and lending decision skills.
  • Learn import-export financing and working capital management.
  • Understand SWIFT messaging and international trade documentation.
  • Build expertise in foreign exchange and trade risk management.
  • Apply AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance in banking operations.
  • Analyze real-world corporate banking and trade finance case studies.
  • Improve decision-making through practical banking simulations.
  • Advance your career in corporate banking, trade finance, and global financial services.
  

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance

Topics Covered

  • Corporate Banking Overview
  • International Trade Finance Fundamentals
  • Global Trade Ecosystem
  • Corporate Banking Functions
  • Commercial Banking Products
  • Trade Finance Participants
  • Banking Operations Overview
  • Global Trade Workflow
  • Banking Regulations
  • Industry Trends

Practical Workshops

Explore:

  • Corporate banking operations
  • Global trade lifecycle
  • Banking product ecosystem
  • International trade scenarios
Module 2: Corporate Banking Relationship Management

Topics Covered

  • Corporate Customer Segments
  • Relationship Management
  • Corporate Account Management
  • Cash Management Services
  • Liquidity Management
  • Transaction Banking
  • Corporate Banking Advisory
  • Customer Profitability
  • Cross-Selling Banking Products
  • Client Lifecycle Management

Practical Workshops

Analyze:

  • Corporate client profiles
  • Relationship management strategies
  • Cash management solutions
  • Banking service recommendations
Module 3: Corporate Banking Solutions – Payments and Remittance Services

Topics Covered

  • Domestic Payments
  • International Remittances
  • Wire Transfers
  • Telegraphic Transfers (TT)
  • Demand Drafts
  • Payment Processing
  • Cross-Border Payments
  • Payment Reconciliation
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Payment Risk Management

Practical Workshops

Perform:

  • Cross-border payment processing
  • Remittance workflow analysis
  • Payment reconciliation
  • Transaction monitoring exercises
Module 4: Documentary Collections

Topics Covered

  • Documentary Collection Fundamentals
  • Documents Against Payment (D/P)
  • Documents Against Acceptance (D/A)
  • Collection Workflow
  • URC 522 Overview
  • Collection Documents
  • Bank Responsibilities
  • Importer and Exporter Obligations
  • Risk Analysis
  • Practical Trade Cases

Practical Workshops

Prepare:

  • Documentary collection workflows
  • Collection documentation
  • Trade transaction reviews
  • Risk evaluation exercises
Module 5: Letters of Credit (LC)

Topics Covered

  • Letter of Credit Fundamentals
  • UCP 600 Rules
  • Types of Letters of Credit
  • Import Letters of Credit
  • Export Letters of Credit
  • LC Issuance Process
  • Document Examination
  • Discrepancy Handling
  • LC Amendments
  • LC Settlement Process

Practical Workshops

Create:

  • Letter of Credit documentation
  • Document checking exercises
  • LC discrepancy analysis
  • Trade settlement simulations
Module 6: Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) and Bank Guarantees

Topics Covered

  • Bank Guarantees
  • Performance Guarantees
  • Financial Guarantees
  • Bid Bonds
  • Advance Payment Guarantees
  • Standby Letter of Credit
  • ISP98 Rules
  • Claim Procedures
  • Risk Assessment
  • Practical Applications

Practical Workshops

Evaluate:

  • Bank guarantee cases
  • SBLC structures
  • Claim processing
  • Trade security analysis
Module 7: SWIFT and Trade Communication

Topics Covered

  • SWIFT Network Overview
  • SWIFT Message Types
  • MT700
  • MT103
  • MT202
  • MT760
  • Secure Financial Messaging
  • Trade Communication
  • Payment Authentication
  • Operational Best Practices

Practical Workshops

Practice:

  • SWIFT message interpretation
  • Trade communication workflows
  • Secure payment processing
  • Banking message validation
Module 8: Deferred Payment and Trade Financing Solutions

Topics Covered

  • Deferred Payment Arrangements
  • Usance Letters of Credit
  • Acceptance Finance
  • Buyer's Credit
  • Supplier's Credit
  • Deferred Trade Structures
  • Financing Costs
  • Credit Terms
  • Payment Scheduling
  • Business Applications

Practical Workshops

Develop:

  • Deferred payment structures
  • Buyer and supplier credit scenarios
  • Trade finance calculations
  • Payment scheduling exercises
Module 9: Bill Discounting and Receivables Finance

Topics Covered

  • LC Bill Discounting
  • Export Bill Discounting
  • Invoice Discounting
  • Receivables Financing
  • Factoring
  • Forfaiting
  • Trade Receivable Management
  • Discounting Calculations
  • Liquidity Management
  • Risk Considerations

Practical Workshops

Calculate:

  • Bill discounting values
  • Receivables financing models
  • Factoring scenarios
  • Liquidity planning exercises
Module 10: Export and Import Finance

Topics Covered

  • Pre-Shipment Finance
  • Packing Credit
  • Post-Shipment Finance
  • Export Credit
  • Import Finance
  • Working Capital Finance
  • Export Incentives
  • Trade Loan Structures
  • Trade Finance Documentation
  • Financing Process

Practical Workshops

Design:

  • Export finance structures
  • Import finance solutions
  • Working capital assessments
  • End-to-end trade finance workflows
Module 11: Working Capital Finance

Topics Covered

  • Working Capital Assessment
  • Cash Conversion Cycle
  • Inventory Financing
  • Receivables Financing
  • Payables Management
  • Cash Flow Lending
  • Borrowing Base Assessment
  • Credit Limit Management
  • Facility Utilization Monitoring
  • Working Capital Optimization

Practical Workshops

Perform:

  • Working capital analysis
  • Cash flow assessment
  • Borrowing base calculations
  • Credit utilization reviews
Module 12: Corporate Credit Analysis

Topics Covered

  • Corporate Financial Statement Analysis
  • Financial Ratio Analysis
  • Cash Flow Assessment
  • Credit Appraisal Process
  • Borrower Risk Assessment
  • Covenant Analysis
  • Industry Risk Evaluation
  • Credit Rating Methodologies
  • Lending Decisions
  • Credit Portfolio Monitoring

Practical Workshops

Analyze:

  • Corporate financial statements
  • Credit proposals
  • Lending decisions
  • Credit risk assessment reports
Module 13: Foreign Exchange and Treasury Operations

Topics Covered

  • Foreign Exchange Markets
  • Exchange Rate Mechanisms
  • Spot Transactions
  • Forward Contracts
  • Currency Swaps
  • FX Hedging Strategies
  • Treasury Operations
  • Settlement Risk
  • Cross-Currency Transactions
  • FX Risk Management

Practical Workshops

Evaluate:

  • FX exposure
  • Hedging strategies
  • Treasury operations
  • Currency risk scenarios
Module 14: International Trade Documentation

Topics Covered

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Bill of Lading
  • Air Waybill
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Insurance Documents
  • Inspection Certificates
  • Shipping Documents
  • Customs Documentation
  • Documentation Verification

Practical Workshops

Review:

  • Trade documentation
  • Shipping documents
  • Customs paperwork
  • Document verification exercises
Module 15: Incoterms® 2020 and International Trade Contracts

Topics Covered

  • Incoterms® 2020 Overview
  • EXW
  • FCA
  • FOB
  • CFR
  • CIF
  • CPT
  • CIP
  • DAP, DPU and DDP
  • Trade Contract Risk Allocation

Practical Workshops

Interpret:

  • Incoterms® scenarios
  • Trade contracts
  • Risk allocation models
  • Buyer-seller responsibilities
Module 16: Compliance, AML, KYC and Trade Risk Management

Topics Covered

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Know Your Customer (KYC)
  • Sanctions Screening
  • Trade-Based Money Laundering
  • Fraud Prevention
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Basel Framework Overview
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Internal Controls

Practical Workshops

Conduct:

  • AML screening
  • KYC verification
  • Compliance reviews
  • Trade risk assessments
Module 17: Supply Chain Finance and Structured Trade Finance

Topics Covered

  • Supply Chain Finance
  • Reverse Factoring
  • Vendor Financing
  • Distributor Financing
  • Structured Trade Finance
  • Commodity Finance
  • Receivables Purchase Programs
  • Inventory Finance
  • Digital Supply Chain Finance
  • Emerging Trade Finance Solutions

Practical Workshops

Develop:

  • Supply chain finance solutions
  • Structured finance models
  • Vendor financing strategies
  • Trade financing proposals
Module 18: Digital Corporate Banking and AI

Topics Covered

  • Digital Corporate Banking
  • AI in Banking Operations
  • Trade Finance Automation
  • Digital Documentation
  • Blockchain in Trade Finance
  • Smart Contracts
  • AI Productivity Tools
  • Banking Analytics
  • Process Automation
  • Future of Digital Trade Finance

Practical Workshops

Explore:

  • Digital banking platforms
  • AI-assisted banking workflows
  • Trade automation use cases
  • Banking analytics dashboards
Module 19: Industry Case Studies

Topics Covered

  • Manufacturing Trade Finance
  • Oil and Gas Trade
  • Retail Imports
  • Pharmaceutical Exports
  • Technology Companies
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • SME Banking
  • Multinational Corporations
  • International Banking Cases
  • Corporate Banking Simulations

Practical Workshops

Solve:

  • Industry-specific trade finance cases
  • Corporate lending scenarios
  • Banking simulations
  • Strategic trade finance recommendations
Module 20: Capstone Project – Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance

Comprehensive Project

Participants will:

  • Assess a corporate client's banking and trade finance requirements.
  • Structure suitable working capital and international trade finance solutions.
  • Prepare documentary collection and Letter of Credit documentation.
  • Analyze corporate financial statements and evaluate borrower creditworthiness.
  • Design pre-shipment and post-shipment financing structures.
  • Assess foreign exchange exposure and recommend hedging strategies.
  • Review SWIFT messaging workflows for trade transactions.
  • Perform AML, KYC, and sanctions compliance checks.
  • Develop executive credit proposals and trade finance recommendations.
  • Present an end-to-end corporate banking solution for an international trade transaction.

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Clients Testimonials

Hear what our learners say about myTectra!

"The Corporate Banking and International Trade Finance Training by myTectra brought together concepts that are often learned separately. The sessions on letters of credit, bank guarantees, trade finance products, and risk management were practical and easy to relate to client requirements. It has helped me handle corporate discussions with much greater confidence."
Suchitra Varghese
Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking
"Trade finance involves many moving parts, and this program explained them in a clear and structured manner. The trainer used real business scenarios to explain documentation, payment methods, and international trade processes, making the learning experience both engaging and useful. I can already see the difference in my day-to-day work."
Urvashi Bakshi
Trade Finance Officer
"My understanding of cross-border banking transactions has improved significantly after attending this course. The discussions went beyond theory and focused on how international trade finance works in real banking environments. myTectra delivered a program that is highly relevant for professionals working with global clients."
Kaviya Kulkarni
Assistant Manager, Foreign Exchange Operations
"Every module added value, especially the sections covering trade finance instruments, credit assessment, and risk mitigation. The instructor encouraged practical discussions, making it easy to connect the concepts with actual banking operations. This training has given me a broader perspective on supporting corporate and international trade customers."
Sonam Pratap Singh
Senior Credit Manager

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FAQ's

What is the duration of this course?

The total course duration is 40 hours delivered via instructor-led sessions and practical labs.

Will I get placement assistance?

myTectra is providing 100% placement assistance on our key courses. We help you with the career counselling, Exams on Key courses, Mock Interviews and Technical Interviews Tips.

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Hence we are conducting FREE TRAINING on Soft-Skills worth Rs-25, 000 to all myTectra students which will help you to attend the interviews with more confidence.

What if I miss a class?

You will never miss a lecture at myTectra. You can choose either of the two options:

Classroom Training:

  • If you miss one or few classes we can give a backup class based on trainer and your convenient time. 
  • In case if you miss many classes, we can reschedule your class with upcoming batches or other running batches based on how many courses topics you have completed so far.

Live-Online Training:

  • View the recorded session of the class available in your LMS.
  • You can attend the missed session, in any other live batch.
Can I attend a demo session before enrollment?

Yes. We arrange a free demo for all the courses either in the Classroom or Live-Online demo. Please fill the demo request form below to schedule a free demo.

What if I have more queries?

Just give us a CALL at +918047112411 OR email at support@mytectra.com

What are the payment options?

Payments can be made using any of the following options and a receipt of the same will be issued to you automatically via email for both classroom training and Online training.

  • Visa Debit/Credit Card
  • American Express and Diners Club Card
  • Master Card
  • PayPal
  • Net Banking/Wire Transfer
  • UPI Payment such as Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm
  • Cash/Cheque/DD ( Not for Online Training )
Where do the classes take place?

For Individual: 

Classroom Training - Bangalore

Live-Online Training - Globally 

For Corporates: 

Classroom Training - We deliver classroom training for corporate in more than 20 countries. Send us an Enquiry Now!

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* All of the classes are conducted live online. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference.

Who are the Trainers?

Our Trainer’s are chosen not only for their knowledge and expertise but also for their real-time experience in the respective courses.

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