A growing petroleum and oil trading company with active operations across the Middle East and Africa, now expanding into Singapore and the wider Asian market, is seeking a Trade Finance & Banking Manager on a part-time basis.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Trade Finance and Banking Relationship Manager to
own and manage all aspects of the company's trade finance operations. The ideal candidate
is a former banker or ex-commodity trading operations professional who can independently
manage banking relationships, LC cycles, and financing structures across multiple
jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full LC lifecycle, including issuance, document preparation, negotiation, and presentation to banks
- Resolve discrepancies in LC documentation promptly and in compliance with UCP600 standards
- Oversee banking communications and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions
- Structure and manage advance payment arrangements and financing facilities
- Monitor and manage payment timelines to ensure operational continuity
- Coordinate supplier payment schedules in alignment with trade finance structures
- Support the development of banking facilities as the company expands into Singapore and Asian markets
- Act as the primary liaison between Petronex and its banking partners across all operating regions
Required Skills & Knowledge
- UCP600 and international trade finance rules
- LC documentation and presentation standards
- Trade finance instruments (LCs, standby LCs, bank guarantees, advance payment bonds)
- Banking procedures and compliance requirements
- Commodity documentation (bills of lading, inspection certificates, SGS reports, etc.)
- International payment flows and SWIFT messaging
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background as an ex-bank trade finance officer, or ex-commodity trading operations staff
- Proven track record managing LCs, advance payments, and banking facility negotiations
- Strong existing network within banking institutions relevant to oil and commodity trading
- Familiarity with Asian banking markets, particularly Singapore, is strongly preferred
- Understanding of petroleum and oil trading operations is a significant advantage
The details:
- Part-time, with flexibility on structure
- Based in Singapore or Malaysia (preferred)
- Working with a lean, fast-moving team during a key phase of regional growth
