Trade Finance Manager

Bathco; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathco Group, a global leader in raw materials and green metal trading, is seeking a Trade Finance professional in Zurich. You will manage bilateral financing lines, liaise with banks and drive liquidity planning and risk management.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in trade finance, strong Excel skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with a proven ability to structure and pitch financing deals to banks and hedge effectively.

Qualifications

• Min. of 3 years of experience in trade finance.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Flair for numbers with quick, network-oriented thinking.
• Proven experience in structuring and pitching financing deals to banks.
• Good understanding of hedging.
• Goal-oriented and dedicated personality.
• Self-driven with Entrepreneurial mind-set.

Responsibilities

• Managing bilateral financing lines (CTF, Repo, overdraft), borrowing base, discounting and factoring facilities.
• Communication with financing banks (onboarding, development, negotiation or terms, deal presentation, management of repos).
• Free cash analysis / -forecasting, cash management, monitoring cash allocation, active collateral management, redeveloping Liquidity planning tool.
• Development of Risk Management Tools and Metrics, defining the standards and describe internal processes through SOPs.
• Generating daily P&L and other reports for Senior Management.
• Optimizing overall interest costs and banking charges.

Skills

Trade finance

Numbers / analytics

Structuring financing deals

Hedging

Entrepreneurial mindset

Bank liaison

Education

BA/MA in related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Bathco Group is a global leader in raw materials and green metal trading, striving to promote a sustainable aluminum production. We are devoted to sourcing renewable materials, foster upcycling, and leading in green metal marketing. Join us and propel our mission to harmonize base metals trade with eco-conscious practices, making a tangible global impact.

Being a modern, fast-paced company, we are looking for new talents with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who want to move forward together with us. Become part of our team and join our company in Zurich

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing bilateral financing lines (CTF, Repo, overdraft), borrowing base, discounting and factoring facilities
• Communication with financing banks (onboarding, development, negotiation or terms, deal presentation, management of repos)
• Free cash analysis / -forecasting, cash management, monitoring cash allocation, active collateral management, redeveloping Liquidity planning tool
• Development of Risk Management Tools and Metrics, defining the standards and describe internal processes through SOPs
• Generating daily P&L and other reports for Senior Management
• Optimizing overall interest costs and banking charges

Your Profile:

• Min. of 3 years of experience in trade finance with a BA or MA in a related field
• Tech savvy with excellent Excel skills
• Flair for numbers combined with quick and network-oriented thinking.
• Proven experience in structuring and pitching financing deals to banks
• Good understanding of hedging
• Goal-oriented and dedicated personality
• Self-driven with Entrepreneurial mind-set