Commodity Trade Finance Officer- Singapore Based- Top Commodity Firm

My client is one of the largest commodity firm in Singapore who is looking to add a headcount to their trade finance desk in Singapore with focus on either Metals or LPG products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience commodity trade financier to join a well-established commodity trading firm with a strong foothold globally.

Job Specifications:
Work with the Trading and Operations desks to ensure timely securitisation of financing/risk underwriting

Liasing with the banks in financing transactions and ensure the deals are followed through.

Letters of Credit (LCs) and Bid/Performance Bonds issuance, confirmation and checking discount rates with banks.

Check the workability of Export LCs and conduct changes if requried.

Act as a relationship person within the firm in maintaining strong relationships with banks and other financial institutions including negotiation of bi-lateral facilities.

Ensure financial security for each shipment is in good order before giving the approval to load/discharge to the Operations team

Raising Invoices and documents plus negotiation/discounting of same with banks (and counterparties) for payment

Ensure the proper drafting/countering of financial documentation

Other admin ad-hoc duties when required.


Person Specifications:

• Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin. Mandarin speaking is necessary as part of thr role requires communications with Chinese-counter parties.

• Experience of flows that involves metals or LPG/LNG is necessary.

• At least 3 to 8 years of commodity trade finance/trade finance operations of working at an international bank /commodity firm dealing with Letters of Credit.

• Meticulous and good personality.

If you think your profile fits the above requirement, please send in your CV (in .doc format) to apply.a33hoj26bo@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk to apply today!

September 2, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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