Senior Trade Finance Executive​/Manager

• Manage end-to-end trade finance activities, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees and standby letters of credit.
• Review trade and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with contractual and banking requirements.
• Prepare, verify and submit trade finance applications, amendments, drawdowns and supporting documents to banks within required timelines.
• Identify documentation discrepancies, assess transaction risks and coordinate timely resolution with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor trade finance facilities, credit limits, utilisation, maturity dates, fees and financing costs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Liaise with banking partners on transaction processing, facility documentation, pricing and operational matters.
• Ensure transactions comply with internal approval procedures, maker-checker controls, AML, sanctions and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance teams to facilitate trade-related transactions.
• Support cash flow planning by providing visibility on upcoming payments, receipts, financing obligations and facility availability.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and review transactions and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support the enhancement of trade finance processes, controls, templates and reporting.
• Handle other duties and ad hoc assignments as required.

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant trade finance experience .
• Experience in shipping, commodities trading, bunkering or other relevant trading environments will be advantageous.
• Strong practical knowledge of letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit and trade documentation .
• Good understanding of trade finance controls, AML, sanctions requirements and banking practices.
• Proven experience working with banks and managing trade facilities, transaction documentation and time-sensitive submissions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and manage multiple transactions independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office ; experience with ERP, treasury or trade finance systems is an advantage.
• Independent, organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.

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