Head of Trade Finance - Oil & Gas Trading House
Responsibilities:
- Lead the structuring and execution of trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby LCs, Bank Guarantees, and Documentary Collections.
- Design financing solutions tailored to complex oil & gas trading flows across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee trade finance documentation and ensure compliance with international standards and internal controls.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with global and regional banks to secure competitive financing terms and adequate credit lines.
- Act as the primary liaison between the company and financial institutions for all trade finance matters.
- Collaborate with trading, operations, and treasury teams to align financing strategies with commercial objectives.
- Monitor counterparty credit exposure and ensure robust risk mitigation practices.
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements including AML, KYC, and sanctions.
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to assess and manage contractual and operational risks.
- Lead and mentor a team of trade finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Provide regular reporting on trade finance utilization, cost efficiency, and risk metrics to senior management.
- Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging financing structures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in trade finance, with a strong track record in commodity or energy trading, or banking trade finance operations.
- Deep understanding of trade finance instruments, banking operations, and commodity trading flows.
- Strong knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and other trade-related standards.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in trade finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and documentation platforms.
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