Trade Finance Executive (Steel Solution)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS Pte Ltd is seeking a Trade Finance Executive to oversee end-to-end operations, liaising between internal teams and external banks to execute instruments and ensure compliance. You will manage LC/Standby LC, BGs, and Bills of Exchange while coordinating with Sales, Logistics, and Procurement to align documentation with schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in trade finance, strong knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and SWIFT, and excellent Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in trade finance operations, ideally within commodities, metals, or steel trading environments.
• Strong expertise in UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and SWIFT messaging formats.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel; hands-on experience with ERP systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Trade Finance Operations: Manage the full lifecycle of trade instruments, including the issuance, negotiation, and settlement of Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby LCs, Bank Guarantees (BGs), and Bills of Exchange.
• Banking & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with financial institutions, customers, and vendors to facilitate the seamless processing of all trade finance documentation.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure all commercial and shipping documents comply strictly with UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and international trade governance. Assist with internal and external trade finance audits.
• Financial Monitoring & Forecasting: Reconcile incoming/outgoing transactions, resolve payment discrepancies, and track bank facility usage to forecast future liquidity requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align financial documentation with logistics schedules alongside sales, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay updated on international trade rules, banking regulations, and global sanctions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Trade Finance Executive will oversee end-to-end trade finance operations. This role acts as a pivotal liaison between internal business units (Sales, Procurement, Logistics) and external financial institutions to execute trade instruments smoothly and maintain strict regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Finance Operations: Manage the full lifecycle of trade instruments, including the issuance, negotiation, and settlement of Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby LCs, Bank Guarantees (BGs), and Bills of Exchange.
• Banking & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with financial institutions, customers, and vendors to facilitate the seamless processing of all trade finance documentation.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure all commercial and shipping documents comply strictly with UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and international trade governance. Assist with internal and external trade finance audits.
• Financial Monitoring & Forecasting: Reconcile incoming/outgoing transactions, resolve payment discrepancies, and track bank facility usage to forecast future liquidity requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align financial documentation with logistics schedules alongside sales, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay updated on international trade rules, banking regulations, and global sanctions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in trade finance operations, ideally within commodities, metals, or steel trading environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong expertise in UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, and SWIFT messaging formats.
• Software Skills: Highly proficient in MS Excel; hands‑on experience with ERP systems is a strong advantage.
• Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, highly organized, and thriving in fast-paced environments with tight timelines. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

JDA WMS Pte Ltd