Senior Trade Finance Manager – LC & Maritime Docs

Recruit Expert Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Expert Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Manager to oversee end-to-end trade finance activities, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees and related banking transactions.

You will prepare, review and process import/export documents, liaise with banks, customers, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate documentation and payments, monitor transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Business, Economics or equivalent.
• 5+ years of trade finance experience within Shipping, Bunkering, commodities trading or Maritime Industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; exposure to ERP or financial systems.
• Good knowledge of trade finance processes, documentation requirements, banking practices, and compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail with good communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end trade finance activities, including Letters of Credit (LC), documentary collections, bank guarantees and related banking transactions.
• Prepare, review and process import/export and shipping documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with LC terms and banking requirements.
• Liaise with banks, customers, suppliers, shipping agents and internal teams to coordinate trade documentation, payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor trade transactions, payment schedules and outstanding documents, ensuring timely processing and supporting cash flow management.
• Maintain proper records and support reconciliation, reporting, audit requirements and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Trade finance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma in Finance/Banking/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Recruit Expert Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Manager to oversee end-to-end trade finance activities, including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees and related banking transactions.

You will prepare, review and process import/export documents, liaise with banks, customers, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate documentation and payments, monitor transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.