Trade Finance Manager (Remote)

Job Title: Finance Trade Manager

Work Setup: Remote
Department: Finance / Trade Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are urgently hiring a Finance Trade Manager to oversee and manage international trade finance activities, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, documentation, and client relations. The ideal candidate will come from a banking, lending, or import/export background and will bring deep expertise in managing trade finance instruments and cross-border transactions. It will be mostly focused on 80% business development and 20% operational functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Structure, process, and monitor trade finance transactions (e.g., Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Bank Guarantees, Trust Receipts, etc.)
• Serve as a key liaison between internal departments, banks, and international clients/suppliers for trade-related transactions.
• Evaluate and recommend financing solutions to support import/export operations and working capital needs.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of trade finance documentation.
• Monitor credit exposure, transaction risks, and compliance with financial regulations (KYC, AML, BSP regulations, etc.)
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and reports related to trade and lending portfolios.
• Stay updated with global trade and banking regulations affecting cross-border business.
• Attend international meetings or trade-related client visits, when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in trade finance, lending, or commercial banking, ideally with exposure to import/export transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of trade finance instruments, credit facilities, and international payment mechanisms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in trade documentation and compliance regulations.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion to meet with clients or banking partners.

• Strong network with local and international banks is a plus
• Familiarity with UCP600, ISBP, and Incoterms