Senior Trade Finance Executive

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Handle end-to-end trade finance operations, including Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC).
• Review trade and shipping documents such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates and insurance documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare, verify and submit trade finance applications, amendments, drawdowns and supporting documents to banks within required timelines.
• Identify documentary discrepancies, assess transaction risks and coordinate timely rectification with internal stakeholders, banks and counterparties.
• Monitor trade finance facilities, limits, utilisation, maturity dates, fees and financing costs.
• Liaise with relationship banks on transaction processing, facility documentation, pricing and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, AML, sanctions and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance teams on shipping, bunkering and trading transactions.
• Support cash flow planning and provide visibility on upcoming payments, receipts and financing obligations.
• Guide junior team members and support improvements to trade finance workflows, controls and reporting.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant trade finance experience, preferably in shipping, bunkering, commodities trading or the maritime industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, SBLCs and shipping documentation.
• Good understanding of trade finance controls, AML, sanctions and banking practices.
• Experience dealing with banks, managing trade facilities and handling time-sensitive submissions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office ERP, treasury or trade finance system experience is an advantage.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and demonstrate high integrity and accountability.