Structured Trade Finance (STF) Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Structured Trade Finance (STF) Manager - Commodity Trading to lead the origination and distribution of trade finance letters of credit (LCs). This role operates at the intersection of sales, risk management, and product structuring, with end-to-end ownership of complex, risk-mitigated trade transactions. The ideal candidate brings a strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to build new client relationships and design innovative financing solutions to enable trade in complex and emerging markets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Origination (Business Development):

Identify and onboard banking counterparties for the issuance of trade finance instruments,

including LCs, and establish structured credit lines, prepayment facilities, borrowing base

structures, and supply chain finance solutions.

• Structuring:

Design bespoke financing structures incorporating effective risk-mitigation tools such as Letters

of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), and related instruments.

• Distribution (Risk Syndication):

Syndicate and distribute funded and unfunded exposures to banks, institutional investors, and

insurance markets (including single-buyer credit insurance) to optimize balance sheet efficiency

and RORWA.

• Credit & Risk Management:

Prepare, present, and defend credit proposals to Credit Committees, conducting detailed

assessments of transaction risks, collateral structures, and counterparty creditworthiness.

• Execution & Documentation:

Lead legal negotiations to finalize loan agreements, security documentation, and ensure

compliance with cross-border regulatory requirements.

• Portfolio Management:

Monitor portfolio performance, manage collateral, and conduct annual reviews of existing credit

facilities.