Structured Trade Finance Lead

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Financial Services sector is seeking a Structured Trade Finance Lead in Dubai. This senior role involves leading complex trade finance initiatives and requires extensive experience in structured lending and international trade finance. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and build strong relationships with financial institutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics, with an MBA preferred, and have over 15 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in trade finance, structured lending, or commercial banking.
• Deep understanding of international trade finance instruments and risk mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex trade finance deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build a robust pipeline of trade finance assets.
• Train and enable sales and origination teams on new trade finance products.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Structured Trade Finance Lead - SME & Corporate Lending
DP World is looking for a senior professional to lead structured trade finance initiatives through its DFSA-regulated entity, DP World Financial Services Limited. The role is based in Dubai and focuses on originating and executing complex trade finance solutions for mid to large-sized corporates across target markets, including syndication and risk participation strategies.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Financial Services
Job Function: Trade Finance and Lending Solutions
Job Type: Full-time
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities
* Lead origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex trade finance deals with mid- to large-sized corporates across the GCC and DP World s target markets
* Collaborate with internal origination teams to build a robust pipeline of trade finance assets and recurring fee-based income
* Ensure all deals comply with internal credit policies, regulatory guidelines, and commercial return thresholds
* Establish and manage relationships with commercial banks, ECAs, insurers, trade credit funds, and development institutions for risk participation and syndication
* Create and present transaction teasers, deal structures, and investor term sheets to secure external participation
* Ensure structured deals are documented and closed in compliance with internal operations and risk frameworks
* Train and enable sales and origination teams across geographies to effectively position new trade finance products
* Serve as a brand ambassador for DP World, upholding corporate values and governance in every engagement
* Engage in continuous improvement of structuring methods, reporting, and internal collaboration models
Requirements
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; an MBA or equivalent is preferred
* 15+ years of experience in trade finance, structured lending, or commercial banking
* Deep understanding of international trade finance instruments and risk mitigation techniques
* Proven track record in high-value deal execution and investor syndication
Skills:
* Strong strategic thinking and financial structuring abilities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset with an agile and adaptive leadership approach
* Experience coordinating with Credit, Risk, Compliance, and Legal departments
* Familiarity with logistics and freight markets is an advantage
* Willingness to travel internationally as business requires

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