Head of Structured Commodity Trade Finance

BeathChapman Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced banker to lead its Structured Trade Finance team. This role will focus on driving growth across commodities and energy sectors in APAC, enhancing client engagement, and maximizing banking opportunities. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in trade finance and a strong track record in business development.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience in trade finance, particularly in commodities and energy.
• Proven expertise in structured and conventional trade finance products.
• Strong understanding of credit, risk, and deal execution processes.
• Track record of business development and origination in APAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development of Structured Trade Finance opportunities across APAC.
• Develop strategies to grow trade finance flows and deepen client relationships.
• Originate and structure bespoke trade finance solutions for clients.
• Partner with credit and risk teams for robust deal structuring.
• Deliver internal training to relationship managers for stronger cross-selling.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen flow banking, including FX growth.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Trade finance expertise

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

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.

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