Trade Finance Specialist

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Dubai seeks a Trade Finance Specialist to manage LC, CAD, and Bank Guarantees across the Middle East. You will liaise with Sales, Legal, Order Management, Logistics and banks to secure payments and ensure compliant, accurate documentation.

The role requires 5+ years in Trade Finance, strong knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522), and excellent English communication. Proficiency in Excel and banking portals is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, International Trade, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Trade Finance, Treasury, or Export/Import Finance.
• Hands-on experience with LC, CAD, and Bank Guarantees under ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522).
• CDCS certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, international payment terms, and Incoterms.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review LC clauses and documents for discrepancies.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of contracts, commercial terms, and compliance including sanctions and KYC procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, banking portals, and trade finance platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate LC and Bank Guarantee terms with customers.
• Review LC clauses and align with internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit LC and CAD documentation to banks.
• Coordinate issuance of Bank Guarantees with banks and internal teams.
• Act as primary contact for banking communications.
• Manage contracts and invoices for agents and distributors.
• Ensure timely issuance and amendments of LC and Bank Guarantees.
• Maintain accuracy in document submissions, minimizing bank discrepancies.
• Ensure timely collection and realization of payments under LC and CAD terms.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking requirements, and audit standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/International Trade/Business Administration

Tools

Letters of Credit (LC)

Bank Guarantees

Documentary Collections (CAD)

MS Excel

Job description

Job description

Job Code: 265/001/623

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

We are seeking a Trade Finance Specialist for a leading company in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's trade finance instruments, including Letters of Credit (LC), Cash Against Documents (CAD), and Bank Guarantees across the Middle East region. The role focuses on protecting the company's commercial and financial interests by ensuring that payment terms are secured, documentation is compliant, and banking arrangements operate smoothly. The Trade Finance Specialist will work closely with Sales, Legal, Order Management, Logistics, and external banking partners.

• Negotiate Letters of Credit (LC) and Bank Guarantee terms with customers.
• Review LC clauses and align requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit LC and Cash Against Documents (CAD) documentation to banks.
• Coordinate the issuance of Bank Guarantees with banks and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for banking communications.
• Manage contracts and invoices for the company's agents and distributors.
• Ensure the timely issuance and amendment of Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
• Maintain accuracy in document submissions, minimizing discrepancies identified by banks.
• Ensure timely collection and realization of payments under LC and CAD terms.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking requirements, and audit standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Trade Finance, Treasury, or Export/Import Finance.
• Hands-on experience with Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Collections (CAD), and Bank Guarantees under ICC rules, including UCP 600, URDG 758, and URC 522.
• Experience working with banks, Middle East customers, agents, and distributors is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, international payment terms, and Incoterms.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately review LC clauses and documents and identify discrepancies.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
• Good understanding of contracts, commercial terms, and compliance requirements, including sanctions and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, banking portals, and trade finance platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.