Senior Trade Finance Lead — Banking Facilities & Risk

The Resolute Hunter Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resolute Hunter Pte Ltd is seeking a Trade Finance Manager/Team Lead to steer banking facilities, renewals, and financing structures to support expansion in energy/oil trading. You will build strong relationships with banks for trade facilities, manage LC clauses, assess trade risks, and coordinate with traders, operations and treasury to ensure timely, compliant transaction execution.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in trade finance and a track record negotiating with bankers and

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Studies/Finance/Banking/Economics/Commerce or any other relevant education
• Minimum 8 years of Trade Finance/LC Management experience in the Energy/Oil Trading industry
• Handled negotiations with bankers and counterparties on Trade Finance and banking facilities/financing activities
• Able to multitask, highly organized, keen eye for details and has good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive banking facility applications, renewals, and enhancements to support business expansion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks for trade facilities and daily operation.
• Negotiate trade facility terms, limits, and banking charges with banks.
• Monitor facility utilization and financing requirements to support ongoing operations and growth.
• Support financing arrangements for asset acquisitions and future investment plans.
• Identify, support, and manage trade‑related financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, banking covenants, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls over trade finance activities.
• Oversee LC negotiations and perform final reviews of LC clauses to ensure accuracy, timely completion, and full compliance with bank requirements and internal controls.
• Negotiate payment terms and financing structures with counterparties when required.
• Coordinate closely with traders, operations, treasury teams and counterparties to ensure seamless execution of transactions.
• Provide backup support for trade finance operations to ensure business continuity during staff absence or peak periods.

Job description

The Resolute Hunter Pte Ltd is seeking a Trade Finance Manager/Team Lead to steer banking facilities, renewals, and financing structures to support expansion in energy/oil trading. You will build strong relationships with banks for trade facilities, manage LC clauses, assess trade risks, and coordinate with traders, operations and treasury to ensure timely, compliant transaction execution.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in trade finance and a track record negotiating with bankers and