Trade Finance Analyst

Marlin Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Selection is seeking an experienced Trade Finance professional to support the Group’s Oil, LNG and Power trading activities. You will manage the financing of transactions with banks, including bilateral facilities and borrowing base facilities, and oversee day-to-day administration of financing.

The role requires deep knowledge of letters of credit, SBLCs, collections and guarantees, and a strong command of UCP, URC, URDG and ISP rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an operational Trade Finance and/or Documentary Credit environment.
• Strong focus on physical commodity transactions and related documentation.
• Experience within the commodities sector with knowledge of Trade Finance for Oil, LNG and Power flows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financing of the Group’s Oil, LNG and Power trading activities with banks.
• Oversee presentation, allocation and day-to-day administration of transactions with financing banks including bilateral facilities and borrowing base facilities.
• Review, control and issue Letters of Credit and Standby Letters of Credit.

Skills

Trade finance

Documentary credits

LCs & SBLCs

Commodities knowledge

Tools

UCP/URC/URDG/ISP knowledge

Job description

• Working closely with the Trade Finance Manager, the role is responsible for managing the financing of the Group’s Oil, LNG and Power trading activities.
• Managing the presentation, allocation and day-to-day administration of transactions with financing banks, including bilateral facilities and borrowing base facilities.
• Reviewing, controlling and issuing Letters of Credit (LCs) and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs).

You will need to have the following experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operational Trade Finance and/or Documentary Credit environment, with a strong focus on physical commodity transactions and associated documentation.
• Previous experience within the commodities sector, with strong commercial acumen and specialist knowledge of Trade Finance and Documentary Credits relating to physical Oil, LNG and Power flows.
• In-depth knowledge of LCs, SBLCs, collections and guarantees, including the rules and frameworks governing them, such as UCP, URC, URDG and ISP.