Financial Analyst

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the issuance and administration of Letters of Credit, guarantees, and other trade finance instruments.
• Review and structure LC terms to ensure commercial viability and compliance with industry best practices.
• Coordinate with banks, counterparties, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth execution of transactions.
• Review trade documentation, shipping documents, and invoices to ensure compliance with financing requirements.
• Support the structuring and implementation of trade finance facilities, including inventory financing, storage financing, factoring, and invoice discounting solutions.
• Manage the lifecycle of trade finance transactions from execution through settlement and reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banks, credit insurers, and financial institutions.
• Monitor financing markets and identify opportunities to optimise funding costs and liquidity.
• Oversee collateral management activities, including margin calls, collateral transfers, reconciliations, and liquidity forecasting.
• Support Trading teams with financial analysis and risk management related to financing and collateral obligations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in trade finance.
• At least 3 years' experience within the oil & gas, energy, or commodity trading sector.
• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit, guarantees, trade finance structures, and collateral management.
• Experience with invoice financing, structured trade finance, and working capital solutions.
• Proven ability to manage banking relationships and negotiate financing arrangements.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACT, or CTP are advantageous.
• Experience with trade finance platforms is beneficial.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• This opportunity is well suited to a trade finance professional looking to join a dynamic trading environment and contribute to the growth and development of a high-performing finance function.