Senior Trade Finance Executive

Job Description & Requirements Responsibilities: • Handle end-to-end trade finance operations, including Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC). • Review trade and shipping documents such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates and insurance documents for accuracy and compliance. • Prepare, verify and submit trade finance applications, amendments, drawdowns and supporting documents to banks within required timelines. • Identify documentary discrepancies, assess transaction risks and coordinate timely rectification with internal stakeholders, banks and counterparties. • Monitor trade finance facilities, limits, utilisation, maturity dates, fees and financing costs. • Liaise with relationship banks on transaction processing, facility documentation, pricing and operational matters. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, AML, sanctions and applicable regulatory requirements. • Coordinate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance teams on shipping, bunkering and trading transactions. • Support cash flow planning and provide visibility on upcoming payments, receipts and financing obligations. • Guide junior team members and support improvements to trade finance workflows, controls and reporting. Requirements: • Diploma or Degree in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of relevant trade finance experience , preferably in shipping, bunkering, commodities trading or the maritime industry. • Strong practical knowledge of Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, SBLCs and shipping documentation . • Good understanding of trade finance controls, AML, sanctions and banking practices. • Experience dealing with banks, managing trade facilities and handling time-sensitive submissions. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions independently. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP, treasury or trade finance system experience is an advantage. • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and demonstrate high integrity and accountability.