Trade Finance Manager (12 months contract)

PERSOL; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Lead in the Philippines region to oversee end-to-end operations, ensure document accuracy, and manage banking relationships. The role demands 8+ years in trade finance with leadership experience and strong knowledge of LCs, collections, guarantees and sanctions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams in Trading, Marine Operations, Finance and Legal to ensure timely submissions and compliant processes while optimizing working

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant trade finance experience, with managerial or team leadership experience.
• Experience in shipping, bunkering, commodities trading, marine, oil & gas or other international trading industries preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees and standby LCs.
• Good understanding of shipping and trade documentation, AML/KYC, sanctions and trade finance controls.
• Proven experience managing banking relationships, trade facilities, credit limits and transaction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end trade finance operations, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees and standby letters of credit.
• Review and ensure accuracy and compliance of trade and shipping documents (invoices, bills of lading, certificates, insurance documents).
• Manage preparation, review and submission of trade finance applications, amendments, drawdowns and supporting documents to banks.
• Identify documentary discrepancies and transaction risks; coordinate resolution with Trading, Marine Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, banks and counterparties.
• Monitor trade finance facilities, credit limits, utilisation, maturity dates, fees and financing costs; maintain records and reporting.
• Manage relationships with banks on trade transactions, facility documentation, pricing, credit limits and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval authorities, maker-checker controls, AML/KYC, sanctions and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Commercial/Trading and Marine Operations teams to support shipping, bunkering, commodity trading and time-sensitive transactions.
• Support cash flow and working capital planning by providing visibility on upcoming payments, receipts, financing requirements and facility availability.
• Lead and guide junior team members; review work for accuracy and prioritise high-value transactions.
• Drive improvements in trade finance processes, controls, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Support management with trade finance analysis, reporting and recommendations on facility utilisation, financing costs and transaction risks.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Letters of credit

Documentary collections

Bank guarantees

Standby LCs

AML/KYC

Sanctions compliance

Banking relationships

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Banking/Economics degree

Job description

• Oversee end-to-end trade finance operations, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees and standby letters of credit, supporting the company’s trading and marine activities.

• Review and ensure accuracy and compliance of trade and shipping documents, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates and insurance documents.

• Manage the preparation, review and submission of trade finance applications, amendments, drawdowns and supporting documents to banks within required timelines.

• Identify documentary discrepancies and transaction risks, and coordinate timely resolution with Trading, Marine Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, banks and counterparties.

• Monitor trade finance facilities, credit limits, utilisation, maturity dates, fees and financing costs, and maintain accurate records and reporting.

• Manage relationships with relationship banks on trade transactions, facility documentation, pricing, credit limits and operational matters.

• Ensure trade finance transactions comply with internal approval authorities, maker-checker controls, AML/KYC, sanctions and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Work closely with Commercial/Trading and Marine Operations teams to support shipping, bunkering, commodity trading and other time-sensitive transactions.

• Support cash flow and working capital planning by providing visibility on upcoming payments, receipts, financing requirements and facility availability.

• Lead and guide junior team members, review work for accuracy and completeness, and prioritise urgent and high-value transactions.

• Drive improvements in trade finance processes, controls, reporting and operational efficiency.

• Support management with trade finance analysis, reporting and recommendations on facility utilisation, financing costs and transaction risks.

• Perform other duties and ad hoc assignments as required.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of relevant trade finance experience, with experience in a managerial or team leadership capacity.

• Relevant experience in shipping, bunkering, commodities trading, marine, oil & gas or other international trading industries is preferred.

• Strong practical knowledge of letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit and trade finance facilities.

• Good understanding of shipping and trade documentation, as well as AML/KYC, sanctions and trade finance controls.

• Proven experience managing banking relationships, trade facilities, credit limits and transaction documentation.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess risks, identify discrepancies and manage multiple time-sensitive transactions.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Trading, Marine Operations, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, banks and external counterparties.

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment with a high level of integrity, accountability and commercial awareness.

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