Trade Finance Assistant Manager / Manager - Commodities Trading (Exclusive Search)
Description
Our client is a start-up commodities trading company with a growing presence in Asia. As part of its continued growth, it is now looking to hire a Trade Finance Assistant Manager to be based in Singapore. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced trade finance professional to operate in an autonomous capacity and partner closely with global stakeholders to support cross-border structured and physical trade flows.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage end-to-end trade finance operations including the handling of Import/Export Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, collections, financing arrangements, and document checking. You will liaise with various banks and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of transactions and accurate alignment between sales/purchase contracts and LC terms. You will also be responsible for preparing and reviewing transaction documents, providing guidance on LC structures, supporting financing operations, and managing timelines for deal execution.
Requirements
You will have at least 6-8 years of trade finance experience, preferably within the commodity or structured trade finance space. You are meticulous, hands-on, and comfortable working independently in a lean setup. Strong knowledge of UCP600, ISBP, URR725, ISP98, and Incoterms is essential. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and able to communicate effectively with internal teams and external banking partners.
To Apply
Please submit your resume to Dhanushi De Silva at [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number DH33766. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Reg: R25126625 | Lic: 16S8060
Type of Work: Permanent
Region: Singapore