Head of Structured Commodity Trade Finance

Ethos BeathChapman; Singapore; On-site; SGD 340,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced banker to lead its Structured Trade Finance team. This role focuses on driving growth across commodities and energy sectors in APAC and enhancing client engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years' experience in trade finance with proven expertise in structured products and business development. This is a strategic position with significant impact on trade finance growth.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in trade finance, focusing on commodities and energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of structured and conventional trade finance products.
• Proven track record of business development across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development of Structured Trade Finance opportunities across APAC.
• Develop strategies for receivables, payables, and trade finance flows.
• Originate and structure bespoke trade finance solutions for clients.

Skills

Trade finance expertise

Stakeholder management

Business development

Risk management

Team leadership

Fluency in English

Job description

Job Details

Location Singapore Salary SGD340000 per annum Job Type Ref BH-23969-1 Contact Contact email Posted 19 minutes ago A leading wholesale bank is seeking an experienced banker to lead its Structured Trade Finance team within the Global Trade Finance function. Based in Singapore, this role will focus on driving growth across the commodities and energy sectors in APAC , enhancing client engagement, and maximizing flow banking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development of Structured Trade Finance opportunities across APAC.
• Develop strategies to grow receivables, payables, and conventional trade finance flows while deepening client relationships.
• Originate and structure bespoke trade finance solutions for clients, acting as lead arranger where possible.
• Partner with credit and risk teams to ensure robust deal structuring and high credit quality.
• Collaborate with global offices to support clients with international operations.
• Deliver internal training to relationship managers, enabling stronger origination and cross-sell of trade finance products.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen flow banking, including deposit mobilization and FX growth.

Requirements

• At least 15 years’ experience in trade finance, with strong exposure to the commodities and energy sectors.
• Proven expertise in both structured and conventional trade finance products.
• Strong understanding of credit, risk, and deal execution processes.
• Track record of business development and origination across APAC.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in leading teams and training front-office colleagues.
• Fluency in English required for internal & external communications and engagement

This is an excellent opportunity to play a senior strategic role in shaping trade finance growth across APAC for a global wholesale bank.

Reg. No. R1875901

BeathChapman Pte Ltd

Licence no. 16S8112