Senior Trade Finance Executive / Manager

Responsibilities • 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. Requirements • 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) Please email a copy of your detailed resume to kayla@talentsis.com.sg for immediate processing. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.