Senior Trade Finance & Commodity Operations Manager

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Senior Trade Finance & Commodity Operations Manager in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing LC-backed international commodity trades, with expertise in structuring and executing complex transactions in compliance with trade regulations. Responsibilities include leading negotiations with banks and managing trade documentation. This role also requires proficiency in Hindi, contributing to successful operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing LC-backed international commodity trades with volumes exceeding USD 400 million.
• Strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, particularly in Africa.
• Expertise in compliance with UCP 600 rules and international trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate and execute Letters of Credit for high transaction volumes.
• Lead negotiations and maintain banking relationships.
• Manage discrepancies and ensure compliance with trade finance requirements.
• Coordinate closely with logistics providers and financial institutions.

Skills

Trade finance structuring

Bank negotiations

Documentary compliance

Commodity trading

Risk management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Trade Finance & Commodity Operations Manager (Hindi Speaker) with a strong track record in managing LC-backed international commodity trades across Africa the Middle East and Asia. The role requires deep expertise in trade finance structuring bank negotiations documentary compliance and end-to-end execution of complex commodity transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate and execute sight and usance Letters of Credit (LCs) with annual transaction volumes exceeding USD 400 million.
• Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with regional and international banks including African financial institutions.
• Manage LC discrepancies, confirmations, amendments and discounting to ensure timely trade execution and cash flow optimization.
• Support international trading activities across metals, agricultural commodities and energy products.
• Execute LC-backed international commodity trades ensuring seamless coordination between commercial, financial and operational elements.
• Align commercial contracts with LC terms to minimize discrepancies and operational risk.
• Manage and oversee CFR, CIF and FOB contracts in compliance with Incoterms and trade finance requirements.
• Prepare, review and verify LC-compliant shipping and trade documentation.
• Coordinate closely with banks, inspection agencies, insurers, logistics providers and traders to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Support multi-country commodity shipments across emerging and developed markets.
• Handle end-to-end LC documentation, negotiation and settlement processes.
• Ensure full compliance with UCP 600 rules, international trade regulations and applicable sanctions frameworks.

Qualifications

• Structure, negotiate and execute sight and usance Letters of Credit (LCs) with annual transaction volumes exceeding USD 400 million.
• Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with regional and international banks including African financial institutions.
• Manage LC discrepancies, confirmations, amendments and discounting to ensure timely trade execution and cash flow optimization.
• Support international trading activities across metals, agricultural commodities and energy products.
• Execute LC-backed international commodity trades ensuring seamless coordination between commercial, financial and operational elements.
• Align commercial contracts with LC terms to minimize discrepancies and operational risk.
• Manage and oversee CFR, CIF and FOB contracts in compliance with Incoterms and trade finance requirements.
• Prepare, review and verify LC-compliant shipping and trade documentation.
• Coordinate closely with banks, inspection agencies, insurers, logistics providers and traders to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Support multi-country commodity shipments across emerging and developed markets.
• Handle end-to-end LC documentation, negotiation and settlement processes.
• Ensure full compliance with UCP 600 rules, international trade regulations and applicable sanctions frameworks.

Work Location: Dubai

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