Trade Finance Specialist

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Trade Finance Operations

• Handle end-to-end processing of Letters of Credit (LCs) issuance, amendments, negotiation, and closure
• Manage Trust Receipts (TRs), Invoice Financing, and Packing Credit facilities
• Coordinate documentation for commodity shipments and vessel-based trades
• Monitor utilization of trade limits across banks and facilities

2. Bank & Counterparty Management

• Act as the primary liaison with international banks (Singapore, Dubai, India, etc.)
• Negotiate pricing, tenor, and collateral terms for trade facilities
• Resolve discrepancies, delays, and document rejections with banks

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and review trade documents including:
• Commercial Invoices
• Bills of Lading
• Insurance Certificates
• Certificates of Origin
• Ensure compliance with UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and bank-specific rules
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure AML, KYC, and sanctions compliance

4. Risk & Exposure Monitoring

• Track outstanding exposures by bank, vessel, and counterparty
• Monitor maturity schedules, rollovers, and repayments
• Flag cash-flow risks and funding gaps in advance

5. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare periodic reports on:
• Outstanding LCs, TRs, and invoice financing
• Bank balances and utilization
• Trade finance costs and interest
• Support management with data for liquidity and funding decisions