Trade Finance Specialist

Role Overview

An international commodities trading business is looking for a Trade Finance Specialist to support trade finance activities across Treasury and Trading. The role will focus on financing solutions, banking relationships, collateral management, and ensuring efficient, well-controlled trade finance operations within a fast-growing trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Letters of Credit, guarantees, and other trade finance instruments from issuance through to completion.
• Review trade documentation and ensure compliance with financing requirements.
• Structure and support trade finance solutions, including inventory and invoice financing.
• Build and manage relationships with banks, insurers, and financial institutions.
• Monitor and record all trade finance transactions and identify funding opportunities.
• Manage collateral movements, margin calls, and liquidity requirements.
• Partner with Trading, Treasury, Finance, and Operations to minimise risk and support commercial activities.
• Experience:5+ years' experience in trade finance, ideally within commodity trading or oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit, guarantees, invoice finance, and structured trade finance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with trade finance platforms (e.g. Komgo) is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.