Trade Finance Executive
Summary
Manages trade finance operations like Letters of Credit and bank guarantees, ensuring compliance with international regulations and coordinating with banks, suppliers, and internal teams.
Trade Finance Executive
· Handle full spectrum of trade finance operations, including issuance and negotiation of Letters of Credit (LCs),Standby LCs, Bank Guarantees, and Bills of Exchange.
· Liaise with banks, customers, and suppliers to ensure timely processing of trade finance instruments.
· Ensure accuracy and compliance of all trade documents with UCP 600, ISBP, and other international trade regulations.
· Monitor incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring proper reconciliation and follow-up on discrepancies.
· Coordinate closely with sales, procurement, and logistics teams to align financial documentation with shipment schedules.
· Prepare reports on trade finance activities, bank facilities utilization, and forecast of funding needs.
· Support internal and external audits related totrade finance and banking transactions.
· Maintain updated knowledge on international trade regulations, sanctions, and banking practices.
Requirements
· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in trade finance operations, preferably in commodities or steel trading.
· Strong knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms ,and SWIFT messaging.
· Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
· Meticulous, well-organized, and capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines.
· Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams and external partners.
EA License No : 18C9228 REG No :R1324979 (Woo Kum Yoke)