Associate Director, Trade Finance

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution based in Singapore is seeking an Associate Director for Trade Finance. This role involves managing financing portfolios and client servicing within a dynamic and evolving trade finance sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in structuring working capital solutions and trade finance origination across Asia-Pacific. If you're looking to grow your career and make a significant impact, apply now to join our collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade finance origination in AU/NZ/Asia.
• Strong negotiation skills required.
• Ability to manage financial and non-financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management and business origination.
• Manage in-life transactions and client servicing.
• Negotiate and execute trade finance documentation.

Skills

Experience with complex client financing

Proven ability to structure working capital solutions

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Ability to work in agile, deadline-driven teams

Deep industry and regulatory knowledge

Job description

Overview

Associate Director, Trade Finance (Debt Products, CIB)

Trade Finance is a dynamic and globally essential sector at the heart of international commerce and supply chains. It facilitates the seamless flow of goods and services across borders by bridging payment and delivery gaps, supporting liquidity, and managing risk. At Westpac, we partner with clients across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia to deliver tailored solutions that optimise cash flow, unlock working capital, and ensure transactional certainty throughout the supply chain. As the industry evolves - driven by digitisation, sustainability-linked products, and AI-powered platforms - it presents exciting opportunities for professionals seeking to make a tangible impact on the future of global trade and supply chain resilience.

As an Associate Director, Trade Finance, you will work alongside senior specialists to manage financing portfolios, originate new business, and deliver structured trade and supply chain solutions across diverse sectors. You’ll collaborate across product, coverage, legal, and analyst teams to drive exceptional client outcomes, from origination through to in-life transactional management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management and business origination
• Manage in-life transactions and client servicing
• Provide specialist input into the preparation of credit submissions and risk assessments
• Negotiate and execute trade finance documentation
• Identify and manage financial and non-financial risks
• Contribute to product innovation, including sustainability, AI, and digital trade

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with complex client financing
• Proven ability to structure working capital solutions
• Trade finance origination in AU/NZ/Asia
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in agile, deadline-driven teams
• Deep industry and regulatory knowledge

Why Join Us?

With over 200 years of history, we offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace. Our Institutional Bank is a leader in wholesale banking across the region, with growing presence in Asia-Pacific.

If you’re inspired to grow your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and become an integral part of our dynamic team.