Trade Finance Lead: LC/Bonds Ops, Remote & Flexible

Axpo Group; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Up to 50% remote work

Generous pension plan

Health benefits & mental health access

Parental leave

Family support (childcare)

Exclusive discounts

Swiss public transport subsidy

Job summary

Axpo Group is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee trade finance operations and risk control in a fixed‑term role. You will manage LC, guarantees, and related instruments across a global bank network and drive streamlined processes with legal, finance, and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years in commodity trading or banking, excellent English, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to support P&L and capital optimization within Axpo’s liquidity

Qualifications

• A finance degree from a recognized university or business school.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a commodity trading house or bank, with hands-on exposure to LC/guarantee operations.
• A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness.
• A strong communicator who collaborates transparently and stays composed under pressure.
• Fluent English (C1/C2); German is a strong plus, and other European languages (Italian, Spanish, French) are useful.
• Ideally, experience with financial reporting or finance system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Operate Parent Company Guarantees, Documentary and Standby Letters of Credit, LOIs, Bank Guarantees, Bid- and Performance Bonds across a banking network of 30+ banks worldwide
• Lead the creation and continuous improvement of cross-departmental trade finance processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and automation
• Work closely with international trade finance banks, insurers, and internal teams such as legal, finance, and commercial operations
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and a clear audit trail for all transactions, in coordination with other teams across the Group
• Act as a strategic partner to commercial desks (gas, power, LNG, LPG), supporting P&L and optimizing capital consumption
• Support structured trade finance transactions and related tasks such as invoice control and internal recharge

Skills

LC operations

Guarantees

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Axpo Group is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee trade finance operations and risk control in a fixed‑term role. You will manage LC, guarantees, and related instruments across a global bank network and drive streamlined processes with legal, finance, and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years in commodity trading or banking, excellent English, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to support P&L and capital optimization within Axpo’s liquidity