Trade Finance, Assistant Manager (Maritime/Trading)

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of trade finance transactions, ensuring timely processing and settlement of commercial activities.
• Administer and monitor trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), Bank Guarantees, documentary collections and trade loans.
• Review and coordinate shipping, trade and banking documentation to ensure compliance with contractual and financing requirements.
• Liaise closely with commercial, operations, legal, counterparties and banking partners to facilitate smooth transaction execution.
• Manage daily treasury operations including cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, funding requirements and payment execution.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support working capital management across the business.
• Monitor utilisation of banking facilities and ensure compliance with internal controls and financing arrangements.
• Act as a key point of contact for relationship banks on operational matters, account maintenance, KYC reviews and facility documentation.
• Support the renewal and administration of trade finance and banking facilities.
• Assist with foreign exchange settlements and treasury-related transactions where required.
• Support external audits, internal reporting and treasury governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and operational efficiency across trade finance and treasury activities.
• Key Requirements
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience within trade finance, treasury or banking operations.
• Prior experience within a commodity trading, shipping, logistics or asset-intensive business environment is a requirement.
• Strong understanding of trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, documentary collections and trade loans.
• Experience working directly with banks and managing banking relationships.
• Good understanding of cash management, liquidity planning and treasury operations.
• Familiarity with international trade settlement processes and working capital financing structures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

Trade Finance, Assistant Manager (Maritime/Trading) Our client is a well-established international business with operations across multiple regions, and is looking to hire a Trade Finance & Treasury professional to support their commercial and treasury activities from Singapore.

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