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.
(EA Reg No: 20C0312)
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Senior Trade Finance Executive / Manager