Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a Group Trade Finance Officer to manage and support the Group's import and export trade finance activities. This role is responsible for handling trade finance instruments, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal procedures, and coordinating closely with banks, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

The Group Trade Finance Officer will play a key role in managing Letters of Credit, guarantees, trade loans, and shipping-related documentation, while supporting treasury, finance, and operations teams in cash planning and funding activities. This position requires strong technical knowledge of trade finance, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions across entities within the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Handle import and export trade finance instruments, including:
Letters of Credit (LC): issuance, amendment, negotiation, and document checking
Standby Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees
Documentary Collections (DP / DA)
Trust Receipts (TR)
Bills Discounting
Review, verify, and process shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, insurance documents, and related trade documents
Monitor LC expiry dates, shipment deadlines, and document presentation periods to ensure timely compliance
Liaise with banks, suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams on LC terms, payment modes, discrepancies, and settlements
Ensure all trade finance transactions comply with UCP 600, ISBP, bank requirements, and internal policies
Process trade loan drawdowns, Trust Receipt financing, and trade loan repayments
Prepare trade finance reports, exposure tracking, utilisation summaries, and management reports
Maintain complete and accurate trade finance files, agreements, and bank correspondence
Support KYC / AML requirements related to trade finance transactions
Assist treasury and finance teams with funding requirements and cash flow planning related to trade flows
Support month-end closing activities related to trade finance
Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned

Requirements

Experience & Background

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in trade finance, banking, treasury, or a related finance role
Hands-on experience managing import and export trade finance instruments
Experience working with multiple banks and cross-border transactions is preferred
Exposure to group-level or multi-entity trade finance operations is an advantage

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, including LCs, guarantees, documentary collections, TR, and trade loans
Good understanding of UCP 600, ISBP, and international trade documentation
Familiarity with shipping and trade documents such as BL, invoice, packing list, COO, and insurance

Professional Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines
Strong coordination and communication skills when dealing with banks and internal teams
Well-organized, disciplined, and able to work independently

Personal Attributes

Professional, reliable, and accountable
Proactive with strong problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment