Trade Finance Executive
Job Summary
The client is seeking an experienced Treasury Trade Finance Executive for a 12-month contract to support its treasury operations team. The role involves managing day-to-day trade finance operations, liaising with banking partners, and performing treasury-related transactions. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of hands-on experience in Treasury and/or Trade Finance Operations within a commodities trading company or financial institution.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day trade finance operations (LCs, BGs, Collections)
- Monitor banking facilities and credit limits
- Liaise with banking partners on credit and operational matters
- Perform treasury transactions using TMS and e-banking platforms
- Participate in treasury projects and process improvements
Required Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Banking
- 4-5 years experience in Treasury and/or Trade Finance Operations
- Understanding of international trade finance instruments
- Experience with SAP and Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
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.