Trade Finance Specialist - Manufacturing

Agile Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Dubai is seeking a Trade Finance Specialist to manage LC, CAD, and Bank Guarantees across the Middle East. You will protect the company's commercial and financial interests by ensuring compliant documentation and secure payment terms.

The role collaborates with Sales, Legal, Order Management, Logistics, and external banking partners, negotiating LC terms, preparing documentation, and ensuring timely realization of payments under LC/CAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, International Trade, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in Trade Finance, Treasury, or Export/Import Finance.
• Hands-on with LC, CAD, and Bank Guarantees under ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522).
• Experience with banks, Middle East clients, agents, and distributors is a plus.
• CDCS is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, terms, and Incoterms.
• Attention to detail to review LC clauses and documents for discrepancies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Banking portals

Trade finance platforms

Job description

We are seeking a TradeFinance Specialist for a leading company in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's tradefinance 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.