Relationship Manager, Agricultural Commodities recruitment

• Draft credit applications and reviews and ensure that all commodities applications are processed efficiently through appropriate channels in the United States and Europe. 

• Manage approval of credit applications, prepare credit offers and discuss terms and conditions with clients and external financial advisors. 

• Draft, negotiate and review legal terms and documents to support the structuring of domestic, Central American and cross-border commodity transactions. 

• Track overdue covenants, assess credit risk, create credit proposals and analyze financial reports while maintaining focus on banking and finance laws and regulations. 

• Analyze accounting reports and legal documents in relation to borrowers, their market positions, their commercial operations, and their ability to meet financial commitments in the future. 

• Monitor and analyze market trends, legal and banking law changes, and industry developments to assess and steer the growth of the organization’s commodities business in the region. 

• Develop and manage the portfolio utilizing analysis of the markets in the region.

• Ensure that clients are performing in accordance with internal and external rules and regulations. 

• Interact and collaborate with internal commodities professionals in order to provide collaborative support on commodity-based transactions.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law or related field or equivalent.

Must have minimum 2 of the following 3:

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing documents legal terms and to support the structuring of domestic, Central American and cross-border commodity transactions on behalf of a global financial services institution.

• Prior experience must include assessing credit risk, creating credit proposals and analyzing financial reports to ensure compliance with banking and finance laws and regulations.

• Sound knowledge of agribusiness/food industry

Key Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.