Treasury Trade Finance Executive
Job Summary
The Treasury Trade Finance Executive will manage daily trade finance operations and treasury activities for a leading commodities trading firm. This 6-month contract role involves supporting banking facility allocations, liaising with financial partners, and performing treasury transactions. The position also requires participating in system enhancements and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily trade finance operations (LCs, BGs, Collections)
- Monitor banking facilities and credit limits
- Liaise with banking partners on operations and KYC
- Execute treasury transactions via TMS and e-banking
- Support treasury projects and process improvements
Required Skills
- 4-5 years experience in Treasury/Trade Finance
- Proficiency in International Trade Finance instruments
- Experience with SAP TRM modules
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong stakeholder management abilities
Job Details
Job Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day trade finance operations, including the issuance, amendment, and administration of Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), and Documentary Collections.
• Support the efficient allocation, monitoring, and utilization of banking facilities and credit limits across business units.
• Liaise closely with banking partners on credit facilities, operational matters, issue resolution, bank mandates, and KYC documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external banking partners and internal stakeholders.
• Perform treasury-related transactions using Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and e-banking platforms.
• Support treasury cash management and operational activities to ensure smooth day-to-day treasury functions.
• Participate in multiple treasury projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and implementation initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate new system functionalities and process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and streamline treasury and trade finance processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking requirements, and regulatory standards.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, Banking, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Treasury and/or Trade Finance Operations, preferably within a commodities trading company, multinational corporation, or financial institution.
• Good understanding of international trade finance, including Incoterms, Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), Documentary Collections, and related trade finance instruments.
• Experience with SAP, particularly Treasury & Risk Management (TRM) modules, will be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and corporate e-banking platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external banking partners.