Asst. Manager - Trade Operations (35k-40k) | Commodity

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 391,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager - Trade Operations to lead end-to-end commercial operations in a dynamic commodities environment. You will manage trade finance mechanics, documentation, and shipment tracking while coordinating with banks, clients and logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate trade settlements.

The role requires 5-7 years in trade operations or commodity trading, with exposure to bulk commodities like iron ore or coal, strong knowledge of Incoterms

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of trade operations, trade finance, or commodity trading experience.
• Direct exposure to bulk commodities (Iron Ore, Coal) is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of Incoterms, UCP 600, documentary credit procedures, and global trade documentation.
• Operational mastery in shipment logistics, contract administration, and settlement workflows in physical commodities.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving trading environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across regions and functions.

Responsibilities

• Trade Finance & Documentation: Oversee L/C processing, documentary collections, bill presentations, and bank tasks.
• Contract Review: Evaluate trade agreements and payment structures for feasibility and contractual compliance.
• Logistics & Contract Execution: Manage contract lifecycle from drafting to execution and payment tracking.
• Shipment & Cargo Tracking: Monitor vessel movements, shipping schedules, sampling milestones, and payment progress.
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting: Liaise with banks, clients, suppliers, surveyors, and internal teams; provide updates on cargo status and payments; generate reports on demurrage, despatch, and key metrics.

Skills

Execution under pressure

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Asst. Manager - Trade Operations (35k-40k) | Commodity

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager - Trade Operations to lead and execute end-to-end commercial operations withinthe team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing trade execution, trade finance mechanics, contractual compliance, and shipment tracking. You will serve as a crucial operational bridge between trading desks, financial institutions, logistics partners, and global clients to ensure seamless transaction completion.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Finance & Documentation

Letter of Credit Management: Oversee the end-to-end processing of Letters of Credit (L/Cs), documentary collections, bill presentations, and bank-related execution tasks.

Contract Review: Evaluate trade agreements and payment structures to ensure operational feasibility, bankability, and strict adherence to contractual terms.

Logistics & Contract Execution

Contract Lifecycle Management: Administer the full trade lifecycle, including contract drafting, execution, addendums, and payment collection tracking.

Shipment & Cargo Tracking: Monitor real-time vessel movements, shipping schedules, sampling/inspection milestones, and payment progress across active trades.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for external parties (banks, clients, suppliers, surveyors, and shipping agents) and internal departments.

Stakeholder Updates: Provide traders and management with timely, transparent updates regarding cargo status, payment schedules, and operational performance.

Reporting & Analytics: Generate detailed operational reports covering demurrage/despatch calculations, outstanding payments, bank charges, and key operational metrics.

Requirements

• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant trade operations, trade finance, or commodity trading experience. Direct exposure to bulk commodities (Iron Ore, Coal, etc.) is highly desirable.

Regulatory & Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of international trade rules (Incoterms, UCP 600), documentary credit procedures, and global trade documentation.

Operational Mastery: Strong grasp of shipment logistics, contract administration, and settlement workflows in physical commodity markets.

Execution Under Pressure: Proven capability to work independently, multi-task effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving trading environment.

Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving abilities paired with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset and the ability to interact effectively across regions and functions.

Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is mandatory.