Energy Trading: Trade Finance & Settlements Lead

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Trade Finance Operations & Settlements Executive to support end-to-end execution of physical oil trading transactions. The role oversees trade finance activities, settlements, and provides basic accounting support to ensure smooth deal flow.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trade finance or related functions, with LC and settlement experience, and a proven ability to manage multiple transactions with strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in trade finance, operations, settlements, or commodity trading support.
• Experience in oil/energy/commodities trading environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of LC, trade finance products, and settlement processes.
• Familiarity with shipping documentation and basic accounting/reconciliation practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Trade Finance Operations: Manage LC, documentary collections, and bank guarantees; liaise with banks and counterparties; prepare financing documents.
• Settlements: Verify invoices and supporting documents; manage receivables/payables; ensure timely settlements; reconcile discrepancies.
• Basic Accounting Support: Process trade invoices/payments; perform basic bank reconciliations; support month-end with docs and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Trade Finance Operations & Settlements Executive to support end-to-end execution of physical oil trading transactions. The role oversees trade finance activities, settlements, and provides basic accounting support to ensure smooth deal flow.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trade finance or related functions, with LC and settlement experience, and a proven ability to manage multiple transactions with strong stakeholder communication.