Senior Trade Executive

Responsibilities Oversee the full spectrum of trade finance activities, covering letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, and standby letters of credit. Examine trade and shipping documents to verify accuracy and alignment with contractual and banking requirements. Coordinate the preparation and timely lodgement of trade finance applications, amendments, drawdowns, and supporting documentation. Detect documentation discrepancies and transaction risks, working with relevant parties to resolve issues promptly. Track trade facilities, utilisation, limits, maturity schedules, fees, financing costs, and related transaction records. Partner with relationship banks on transaction execution, facility documentation, pricing, and operational requirements. Maintain adherence to internal approval procedures, maker-checker controls, AML, sanctions, and applicable regulatory standards. Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to facilitate shipping, bunkering, and trading transactions. Provide visibility on upcoming payments, receipts, financing commitments, and available facilities to support cash flow planning. Mentor junior team members while contributing to enhancements in trade finance processes, controls, templates, and reporting practices. Requirements Diploma or Degree in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of relevant trade finance experience in the maritime industry. Strong working knowledge of letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, shipping documentation, and trade finance practices. Familiarity with trade finance controls, AML and sanctions requirements, banking relationships, facility management, and time-sensitive transaction documentation. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities independently, with strong communication, stakeholder coordination, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a high level of integrity and accountability. Clarence Khoh R1552376