Senior Trade Finance Lead - Shipping & Bunkering

Direct Search Global

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Direct Search Global seeks an experienced Senior Trade Finance Manager to oversee a marine-fuel and bunkering financing function. You will manage banking relationships, optimise facilities, and supervise trade finance transactions across procurement, sales and trading.

You will collaborate with Trading, Operations, Finance and Compliance to manage exposure and ensure strong controls. The role requires 8+ years in trade finance, leadership experience and a solid understanding of LC and payment

Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Banking or Accountancy and related discipline required.
8+ years of trade finance experience with leadership exposure.
Experience in bunkering/oil trading or commodities is preferred.
Proven banking-relations management and facility negotiation skills.
Strong knowledge of LC, guarantees, documentary collections and related structures.

Responsibilities

Lead trade finance activities supporting marine-fuel procurement, sales and trading.
Establish and maintain relationships with banks and financing partners.
Arrange, renew and negotiate trade finance facilities with pricing and covenants.
Manage facility utilisation, costs and maturity profiles.
Oversee letters of credit, bank guarantees, and documentary collections.
Review financing structures and advise on working-capital needs.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of banking documents.
Lead and develop the trade finance team and drive process improvements.