Overview
The Trade Finance Analyst plays a key role in day‑to‑day finance operations, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritise high volumes. This is a 12‑month FTC position.
Key Responsibilities
* Liaise and coordinate with various parties to resolve all LC matters
* Negotiate LC format, terms and conditions with counterparties
* Verify LC terms against UCP/ISP to ensure all workability issues are cleared
* Arrange the full range of trade finance documentation (Trade loans / Discounting / Re‑financing) and processing
* Maintain banking relationships; negotiate competitive bank facilities documentation, terms and rates for the company
* Arrange issuance of bank guarantees, bid and performance bonds in support of purchase and sales trading activities
* Prepare invoices and other documentation for payments/discounts
* Process cargo and other payments
* Help set up new finance structures and negotiate various new financing with internal/external counterparties
* Recommend, implement and maintain trade finance policy and process including Power and Gas Trade Finance activities
* Support all other treasury activities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Degree in a relevant area such as Trade Finance/Banking/Commercial/Treasury, Shipping or equivalent
* CDCS will be an advantage
* 5–7 years of relevant trade finance experience within a trading company or financial institution
* Strong knowledge of UCP 600/ISBP 2013 Edition/ISP 98/ICC 522
* Knowledge of Trade Finance products, mechanisms and risks
* Detailed knowledge of trade processing and operations
* Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements associated with financial services and experience of working within these scopes
* Knowledge of European banking process and procedures desirable
* Advanced analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills
* Advanced spreadsheet and modelling skills
* Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
* Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well‑thought‑out conclusions
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Interested in process improvement
* Willingly adapt quickly to rapid changes in direction
* Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
* Pro‑active and self‑motivating attitude
* Excellent team player with very good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work to very tight deadlines
Benefits
The role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as the opportunity to be awarded discretionary bonuses based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, travel insurance and dental insurance, annual gym reimbursement scheme, 10% contributory pension scheme, and 25 days yearly holiday allowance.
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