Finance Manager – Credit Facilities & Global Banking Relations (Singapore)

Stavian Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

13th-month salary bonus

Professional training programs

Global working environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stavian Group is seeking a senior finance professional in Singapore to lead credit facilities and working capital financing for its international trading operations.

The role focuses on negotiating with banks, structuring trade finance solutions, and optimizing liquidity across subsidiaries in a global network. Strong English communication and 7–10 years in corporate finance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Banking, Economics, or related fields.
• MBA/CFA/ACCA advantageous.
• 7–10 years in corporate finance, trade finance, treasury, or international banking, including managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize credit facilities, working capital financing, and trade finance solutions to support the Group's international trading operations.
• Negotiate credit limits, interest rates, financing terms, and collateral requirements with banks (domestic and international).
• Develop financing solutions including Letters of Credit (L/C), Trust Receipts (TR), Bank Guarantees (BG), and other trade finance instruments.
• Monitor credit utilization, financing costs, liquidity requirements, and banking covenants across subsidiaries.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with international banks and financial institutions for competitive financing.
• Lead negotiations with banks on new facilities, renewals, and financing arrangements; coordinate cross-border financing with overseas subsidiaries.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, or related fields

MBA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications advantageous

Job description

1. Credit Facilities & Financing Management

• Manage and optimize credit facilities, working capital financing, and trade finance solutions to support the Group's international trading operations.
• Negotiate credit limits, interest rates, financing terms, and collateral requirements with domestic and international banks.
• Develop financing solutions, including Letters of Credit (L/C), Trust Receipts (TR), Bank Guarantees (BG), and other trade finance instruments.
• Monitor credit utilization, financing costs, liquidity requirements, and banking covenants across subsidiaries.

2. Global Banking Relationships

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with international banks and financial institutions.
• Expand the Group's global banking network to secure competitive financing solutions for international commodity trading.
• Lead negotiations with banks regarding new credit facilities, facility renewals, and financing arrangements.
• Coordinate with overseas subsidiaries to support cross-border financing and banking activities.

3. Financial Risk Management & Strategic Support

• Manage financing-related risks, including foreign exchange exposure, interest rate fluctuations, and liquidity risks.
• Develop financing strategies to support business expansion in chemical trading, virgin plastic resins, polymers, and other commodities.
• Work closely with Treasury, Trading, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Prepare financial reports, credit facility assessments, and financing proposals for senior management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, or related fields. MBA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, trade finance, treasury, or international banking, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in chemical trading, virgin plastic resins, polymers, petrochemicals, or international commodity trading companies.
• Proven track record in managing substantial credit facilities, securing financing arrangements, and negotiating with international banks.
• Solid understanding of trade finance instruments, cross-border financing, working capital management, and global banking practices.
• Established relationships with international banks and financial institutions are highly desirable.
• Experience working in multinational corporations or diversified trading groups is a strong advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, financial analysis, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication and negotiation skills are required.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation package;
• 13th-month salary bonus and a wide range of employee benefits;
• Comprehensive welfare policies for employees and their families;
• Professional and specialized training programs, including E-learning;
• Global working environment with nearly 30 branches/representative offices and a Grade A office workplace;
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture (D&I).