Chief Financial Officer & Head of Trade Finance

Company Overview

Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

Position Objective

Detailed Responsibilities

• 1.
• International Trade Finance & Documentary Operations (Primary Focus)
• Structure, review, and issue complex trade finance instruments including Irrevocable Letters of Credit (LC) at sight, Back-to-Back LCs, and Transferable LCs.
• Manage the end-to-end documentary cycle to ensure zero discrepancies before bank presentations, meticulously verifying Bills of Lading (B/L), Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, SGS Inspection Certificates, and Certificates of Origin.
• Supervise and secure demand guarantees, Performance Bonds, and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) related to shipping and procurement contracts.
• Apply deep operational knowledge of ICC rules (specifically UCP 600 and ISBP 745) to defend the company’s financial interests during banking and counterparty trade disputes.

2. Financial Risk Management & Structuring

• Conduct rigorous financial health and credit risk assessments on international buyers and sourcing factories.
• Formulate, implement, and monitor robust hedging strategies to protect trading profit margins against Foreign Exchange (FX) volatility and commodity price fluctuations.
• Establish internal control mechanisms to prevent financial leaks, commercial fraud, and operational errors across the transactional pipeline.
• Ensure strict corporate compliance with Qatari financial laws, QFZA regulations, international anti-money laundering (AML) standards, and global sanctions frameworks.

3. Banking Relations & Structured Trade Sourcing

• Negotiate, secure, and expand transactional credit lines, Trade Finance facilities, and working capital limits with Qatari local banks and international financial institutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and secure alternative, creative financing solutions optimized for bulk maritime trading (such as factoring, structured trade finance, and pre-export financing).
• Manage day-to-day operations with traditional banking partners and international B2B payment fintech platforms to ensure swift capital movement.
• 4.
• Corporate Treasury, Cash Flow & Interdepartmental Synergy
• Build, maintain, and analyze rolling cash-flow forecasts to ensure the company perfectly balances heavy factory advance payments with subsequent international customer collections.
• Coordinate directly on a daily basis with the International Trading, Sales & Logistics Manager to align maritime shipping schedules and port deadlines with LC validity windows and banking requirements.
• Manage corporate financial accounts, financial reporting, profit allocation, and general tax or regulatory filing preparation for the QFZ entity.

Academic Background & Professional Certifications

• **Education:**
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Corporate Finance, International Trade, Banking, Accounting, or a strictly related quantitative field.
• **Certifications:**
• Highly preferred professional credentials such as

Csdg

Citf

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional experience in an executive or senior-level financial role.
• Proven operational track record directly within the
• Trade Finance / Treasury department of an international commodity trading company
• (handling bulk cargo, vrac, heavy industry, or construction materials) OR as a Senior Trade Finance Manager/Officer within a reputable international corporate bank.
• Extensive, firsthand experience in managing and executing
• Back-to-Back and Transferable LC setups
• , specifically tailored to independent exporter/trader business models.

Technical & Soft Skills

• **Technical Expert:**
• In-depth, flawless understanding of Incoterms 2020, UCP 600, international maritime documentation, and trade finance legalities.
• **Languages:**
• Native-level or completely fluent professional English (written and spoken) is an absolute requirement.
• Fluency in Arabic and French will be considered a highly valuable asset.
• **Mindset:**
• Exceptionally methodical, detail-oriented, analytical, and highly autonomous.
• Must possess the professional gravitas required to negotiate directly with bank directors and executive-level suppliers.

What We Offer

• A critical executive leadership position within a newly established international corporate structure in Qatar.
• High level of operational autonomy and direct influence over the company's financial layout.
• A competitive executive compensation package commensurate with senior market experience.

To Apply

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