Trade & Structured Finance Manager

TORQCOMMODITIES; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in the UK is searching for a Trade & Structured Finance Manager to build and manage strategic banking relationships. This role requires at least 10-12 years of experience in trade finance and corporate banking. You will lead a small team, negotiate structured trade finance solutions, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position offers exposure to global markets and a collaborative entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a new function

Exposure to global markets

Direct access to senior management

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in Trade Finance, Corporate Banking, or Commodity Finance.
• Proven track record in managing trade finance relationships with global banks.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage banking and trade finance relationships.
• Negotiate credit lines and structured trade finance facilities.
• Ensure compliance with risk policies and regulations.

Skills

Trade Finance expertise

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Risk assessment

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

The Trade & Structured Finance Manager will be responsible for developing and managing global banking and trade finance relationships to support the company's international commodity trading activities. This role requires a seasoned finance professional with a deep understanding of structured trade finance instruments, credit risk, and cross-border transactions. The position offers the opportunity to build and scale a strategic trade finance function within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial trading group.

Banking & Trade Finance Origination

• Identify, develop, and onboard new banking and trade finance relationships globally.
• Negotiate and secure credit lines, structured trade finance facilities, discounting lines, and FX limits to support commodity trading operations.
• Expand and strengthen relationships with existing financial partners.

Structuring & Execution

• Develop and execute trade finance structures including LCs, SBLCs, receivable discounting, back-to-back, and prepayment structures.
• Coordinate with internal trading, risk, treasury, and legal teams to ensure optimal deal structuring and compliance with company policies.
• Liaise with banks, insurers, and trade finance funds to structure tailored financing solutions for key transactions.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure all financing and trade transactions adhere to internal risk policies, KYC/AML regulations, and international compliance standards.
• Collaborate with insurance partners to secure credit and performance risk cover where necessary.

Strategic Development

• Play a key role in developing and scaling the company's Trade Finance Division in coordination with global offices.
• Build and lead a small, high-performing team as the function expands.
• Monitor global trade finance trends, interest rate movements, and market developments to recommend innovative funding solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in Trade Finance, Corporate Banking, or Commodity Finance.
• Proven track record in originating and managing trade finance relationships with global or regional banks, DFIs, and alternative credit providers.
• Strong understanding of structured trade finance instruments, risk mitigation tools, and commodity value chain financing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across jurisdictions and collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, trading).
• Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and lead a newly established Trade Finance function within a dynamic and growing trading group.
• Exposure to global commodity markets and international banking networks.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to senior management and decision-making.