Manager / AGM - Trade Execution (International)

Bunge; Mohali; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in Mohali, Punjab, seeks a seasoned Trade Execution professional to lead end-to-end international agri-commodity transactions, ensuring timely settlement, compliance, and risk management. You will collaborate across Trading, Commercial, Freight, Finance, Legal and Compliance to drive operational excellence.

You will manage lifecycle from contract validation through settlement, lead teams, and drive process improvements while supporting digital transformation in global trade operations.

Qualifications

• Seasoned professional with expertise in international trade execution and settlements.
• Experience in leading end-to-end trade operations across global markets.
• Strong understanding of trade finance processes and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete trade execution lifecycle from contract validation through settlement.
• Manage international trade operations including vessel execution, nominations, cargo movement, documentation, invoicing, and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, trade finance requirements, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
• Drive management of LCs, Bills of Lading, claims, disputes, demurrage, and trade documentation.
• Partner with commercial and trading teams to support profitable decisions and mitigate risks.
• Monitor KPIs related to working capital, cash realization, settlement accuracy, and customer service.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams; drive continuous process improvement.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and adoption of trade management technologies.

Skills

International trade

Leadership

SAP

Trade finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Trade Execution professional to lead the end-to-end execution and settlement of international agri-commodity transactions across global markets. This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless trade execution, operational excellence, risk management, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction while partnering closely with Trading, Commercial, Freight, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete trade execution lifecycle from contract validation through final settlement.
• Manage international trade operations including vessel execution, nominations, cargo movement, documentation, invoicing, and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, trade finance requirements, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
• Drive efficient management of Letters of Credit (LCs), Bills of Lading (BLs), claims, disputes, demurrage, and trade documentation.
• Partner with commercial and trading teams to support profitable business decisions and mitigate execution risks.
• Monitor key performance metrics related to working capital, cash realization, settlement accuracy, and customer service.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while driving continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, process automation, and adoption of trade management technologies.

Who We're Looking For

• 9-15+ years of experience in International Trade Execution, Commodity Operations, Trade Finance, or Contract Management
• Strong expertise in commodity trading, export/import operations, trade settlements, shipping documentation, and vessel operations
• Proven experience managing complex international trade portfolios and cross-functional stakeholders
• Prior people management experience with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities
• Exposure to SAP, trade finance processes, compliance frameworks, and global trade operations

Preferred Industry Experience

• Grains | Oilseeds | Edible Oils | Agricultural Commodities | Bulk Commodity Trading

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to play a strategic role in a global trade organization, influence large-scale international transactions, drive transformation initiatives, and lead high-impact teams in a fast-paced commodity trading environment.

Interested candidates can apply or share their profiles for consideration.