Senior Trade Finance Relationship Manager recruitment
To develop new trade finance relationships and manage existing client accounts
To contribute to the overall expansion plan of the commodity finance business
The candidate should have extensive exposure to at least two different types of commodities (metals – soft – grains - oil products - chemicals). Markets should include (and/or) Europe – Africa - Middle East – Gulf - Asia
Tasks
Relationship Management role:
- Introduction and development of new client relationships, within Bank strategy and risk criteria.
- Building a sustainable client portfolio of commodity trading companies.
- Maintaining good contacts with clients.
- Safeguarding the Bank’s interests and reputation towards the client community and the market in general.
- Identification of interesting product opportunities according to the risk appetite of the bank, in coordination with the Head of Trade Finance and the Bank’s relevant departments (risk, etc).
- Performing KYC on existing clients and ensuring the Bank maintains thorough regular knowledge of clients.
- Writing up and submission of credit limits / transactions to the Credit Committee for approval, including bank limits
- Contribute to the business development of the clients in general: liaising with clients, enquiring on new transaction possibilities…
- Respond to client miscellaneous requests when needed (credit cards, statements, etc.).
- Back-up colleagues during absences / vacations.
- From time to time, responding to requests from non-clients (“divers”) for such transactions as LC confirmation and discounting or other requests.
Risk monitoring role:
- Ensure transactions are executed in conformity with credit authorisations, in coordination with the Operations Department, including the collection of pre-conditional documents and making sure all conditions/covenants are implemented correctly. The RM will be responsible for the smooth execution of transactions and for the maintenance of the credit quality of his/her portfolio.
- Overseeing the monitoring of collateral on his/her portfolio, in cooperation with the Account Officer and the Credit Officer. Obtaining necessary authorizations for exceptions, if any.
- Monitoring of bank exposure related to trade finance transactions which fall under the RM’s responsibility, in coordination with AOs, Credit and Treasury when necessary.
Profile
- relevant experience of minimum 5 to 10 years in a position with similar responsibilities in a reputable commodities bank
- excellent knowledge of trade instruments and collateral tools
- excellent team spirit and motivation and attention to detail and a sharp, focused mindset
- excellent written and spoken English and French. Additional languages would be an advantage.
Answer will be given only to corresponding profiles
May 11, 2012
• Tags: Commodities careers in the Switzerland, Senior Trade Finance Relationship Manager recruitment • Posted in: Financial