DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity in a thriving mid-sized company? S.E.T. Select Energy GmbH (S.E.T.) is currently looking for a full-time Trade Finance Officer to be employed in our office in Hamburg.
We’re seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team in Hamburg. We offer a competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and qualifications, along with a whole host of amazing benefits that will help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Founded in 1985, we can look back at almost 40 years of experience, solid reputation and successful operations in the international oil and energy markets. S.E.T. is an independent, private and family-owned medium-sized Energy Trading company.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• University graduate in relevant field
• Minimum 2-3 year of experience* in banking and/or trade finance
• Knowledge of payment terms used in trade finance and familiarity with Incoterms
• Experience in banking products such as LCs, SBLCs, swift payments etc is preferred
• Very good command of spoken & written English and German. French is a plus
• Competent use of MS365.
• We strongly encourage and welcome candidates with significantly more experience
  if matching the qualification & skill set.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Attention to detail
• Willing to learn & develop
• Team player with good communication skills
• Creative problem-solving & flexibility

• Handling the trade finance aspect of our deals through our financing banks
• Checking contractual payment terms and deal details with internal counterparties
• Drafting LC/SBLC wordings and handling their negotiations with suppliers & buyers
• Deal presentation to the banks and communication thereof
• Making sure payment and/or LC/SBLC issuances are arranged within contractual deadlines
• Presenting complying documents to the banks for payment under export LCs
• Calculating finance cost
• Conducting position reconciliation with our financing banks