Desired Candidate Profile

Trade Finance Operations

• Coordinate the processing of trade finance transactions from initiation to completion.
• Prepare, review, and maintain trade finance documentation including invoices, purchase and sales contracts, bills of lading, certificates, packing lists, insurance documents, and other supporting documents.
• Coordinate Letters of Credit (LCs), documentary collections, bank guarantees, and other trade finance instruments.
• Liaise with banks regarding LC issuance, amendments, document submissions, discrepancies, settlements, and related queries.
• Monitor transaction status and ensure all required documents are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with traders, finance, logistics, and counterparties to resolve documentation and transaction-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of trade finance transactions, bank communications, and supporting documentation.

Bank & Payment Coordination

• Coordinate with relationship banks on trade finance facilities, transaction processing, and documentation requirements.
• Follow up on payment instructions, trade settlements, financing requirements, and bank confirmations.
• Track utilization of trade finance facilities and maintain relevant records.
• Support reconciliation of trade finance transactions with finance and accounting records.

Documentation & Compliance Support

• Review trade documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with agreed transaction requirements.
• Identify documentation discrepancies and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
• Maintain proper filing and audit trails for all trade finance transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and transaction records.
• Follow the company’s internal policies, procedures, and applicable trade finance requirements.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Maintain daily and periodic trade finance transaction trackers.
• Monitor outstanding documents, pending bank transactions, LC expiries, payment due dates, and settlement timelines.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for management on transaction status and outstanding matters.
• Escalate delays, discrepancies, or potential operational issues to the relevant manager.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Commodity Traders, Finance, Treasury, Logistics, Operations, and Management.
• Maintain effective communication with banks, suppliers, customers, shipping agents, and other external parties.
• Ensure timely follow-up on transaction requirements and outstanding documentation.
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REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Trade Finance, Banking Operations, Commodity Trading Operations, or a similar role.
• Practical experience handling Letters of Credit (LCs), documentary collections, bank guarantees, and trade settlements.
• Good understanding of import and export documentation and international trade processes.
• Experience coordinating with banks for trade finance transactions and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to maintain transaction trackers and reports.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify documentation discrepancies.
• Good coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work with traders, banks, finance, logistics, and external counterparties.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, follow up on outstanding requirements, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient in both written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in commodity trading, particularly gold, precious metals, or other physical commodities, will be an advantage.
• UAE experience in trade finance or banking operations will be preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile

Trade Finance Operations

• Coordinate the processing of trade finance transactions from initiation to completion.
• Prepare, review, and maintain trade finance documentation including invoices, purchase and sales contracts, bills of lading, certificates, packing lists, insurance documents, and other supporting documents.
• Coordinate Letters of Credit (LCs), documentary collections, bank guarantees, and other trade finance instruments.
• Liaise with banks regarding LC issuance, amendments, document submissions, discrepancies, settlements, and related queries.
• Monitor transaction status and ensure all required documents are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with traders, finance, logistics, and counterparties to resolve documentation and transaction-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of trade finance transactions, bank communications, and supporting documentation.

Bank & Payment Coordination

• Coordinate with relationship banks on trade finance facilities, transaction processing, and documentation requirements.
• Follow up on payment instructions, trade settlements, financing requirements, and bank confirmations.
• Track utilization of trade finance facilities and maintain relevant records.
• Support reconciliation of trade finance transactions with finance and accounting records.

Documentation & Compliance Support

• Review trade documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with agreed transaction requirements.
• Identify documentation discrepancies and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
• Maintain proper filing and audit trails for all trade finance transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and transaction records.
• Follow the company’s internal policies, procedures, and applicable trade finance requirements.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Maintain daily and periodic trade finance transaction trackers.
• Monitor outstanding documents, pending bank transactions, LC expiries, payment due dates, and settlement timelines.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for management on transaction status and outstanding matters.
• Escalate delays, discrepancies, or potential operational issues to the relevant manager.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Commodity Traders, Finance, Treasury, Logistics, Operations, and Management.
• Maintain effective communication with banks, suppliers, customers, shipping agents, and other external parties.
• Ensure timely follow-up on transaction requirements and outstanding documentation.
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REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Trade Finance, Banking Operations, Commodity Trading Operations, or a similar role.
• Practical experience handling Letters of Credit (LCs), documentary collections, bank guarantees, and trade settlements.
• Good understanding of import and export documentation and international trade processes.
• Experience coordinating with banks for trade finance transactions and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to maintain transaction trackers and reports.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify documentation discrepancies.
• Good coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work with traders, banks, finance, logistics, and external counterparties.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, follow up on outstanding requirements, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient in both written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in commodity trading, particularly gold, precious metals, or other physical commodities, will be an advantage.
• UAE experience in trade finance or banking operations will be preferred.