Trade Finance & Banking Manager; Part-Time | or Malaysia

A growing petroleum and oil trading company with active operations across the Middle East and Africa, now expanding into Singapore and the wider Asian market, is seeking a Trade Finance & Banking Manager on a part-time basis.

We are seeking a highly experienced Trade Finance and Banking Relationship Manager to

own and manage all aspects of the company's trade finance operations. The ideal candidate

is a former banker or ex-commodity trading operations professional who can independently

manage banking relationships, LC cycles, and financing structures across multiple

jurisdictions.

• Manage the full LC lifecycle, including issuance, document preparation, negotiation, and presentation to banks
• Resolve discrepancies in LC documentation promptly and in compliance with UCP
  600 standards
• Oversee banking communications and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions
• Structure and manage advance payment arrangements and financing facilities
• Monitor and manage payment timelines to ensure operational continuity
• Coordinate supplier payment schedules in alignment with trade finance structures
• Support the development of banking facilities as the company expands into Singapore and Asian markets
• Act as the primary liaison between Petronex and its banking partners across all operating regions

• UCP
  600 and international trade finance rules
• LC documentation and presentation standards
• Trade finance instruments (LCs, standby LCs, bank guarantees, advance payment bonds)
• Banking procedures and compliance requirements
• Commodity documentation (bills of lading, inspection certificates, SGS reports, etc.)
• International payment flows and SWIFT messaging

• Background as an ex-bank trade finance officer, or ex-commodity trading operations staff
• Proven track record managing LCs, advance payments, and banking facility negotiations
• Strong existing network within banking institutions relevant to oil and commodity trading
• Familiarity with Asian banking markets, particularly Singapore, is strongly preferred
• Understanding of petroleum and oil trading operations is a significant advantage

• Part-time, with flexibility on structure
• Based in Singapore or Malaysia (preferred)
• Working with a lean, fast-moving team during a key phase of regional growth