Trade Finance Analyst

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in London is supporting a leading international energy and commodities business to recruit a Trade Finance Analyst on an initial six‑month contract. The role sits in the Trade Finance team and involves hands‑on management of trade instruments and documentation.

You will liaise with banks and internal stakeholders, support migration to a new Trade Finance platform and contribute to digital transformation initiatives while working in a hybrid model (3 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Experience in trade finance within a bank or commodity trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of LC, guarantees and trade finance operations.
• Experience supporting commodity trading operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Managing Letters of Credit, Guarantees and other Trade Finance instruments.
• Preparing and processing Trade Finance documentation and approvals.
• Liaising with banks, counterparties and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting trade finance transactions across commodity trading activities.
• Monitoring credit facilities, maintaining records and supporting audit requirements.
• Producing reports, maintaining databases and supporting data quality initiatives.
• Supporting migration activities to a new Trade Finance platform, including data cleansing and data transformation work.
• Contributing to process improvement and digitalisation projects across the Trade Finance function.

Skills

Trade Finance

Letters of Credit

LC Guarantees

Stakeholder Mgmt

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Trade Finance Analyst

6-Month Contract 400 per day via umbrella inside IR35 London Hybrid (3 Days Office)

We're supporting a leading international energy and commodities business in the search for a Trade Finance Analyst to join its growing Trade Finance team on an initial six-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team at the centre of a global trading operation, supporting complex commodity transactions while contributing to an exciting digital transformation programme. The role offers exposure to high-value trade finance activities, key commercial stakeholders, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing Letters of Credit, Guarantees and other Trade Finance instruments.
• Preparing and processing Trade Finance documentation and approvals.
• Liaising with banks, counterparties and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting trade finance transactions across commodity trading activities.
• Monitoring credit facilities, maintaining records and supporting audit requirements.
• Producing reports, maintaining databases and supporting data quality initiatives.
• Supporting migration activities to a new Trade Finance platform, including data cleansing and data transformation work.
• Contributing to process improvement and digitalisation projects across the Trade Finance function.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Trade Finance experience within a bank, commodity trading business or similar trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit, Guarantees and Trade Finance operations.
• Experience supporting commodity-focused businesses or commodity trading operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

Desirable

• Energy trading experience.
• Commodity trading background.
• Experience working with Trade Finance systems.
• Data migration, data cleansing or transformation experience.
• Exposure to digital transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• ICC qualifications or willingness to work towards them.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.