Team Lead Trade Finance

Overview

In this role, you lead the London and Chicago Trade Finance team within Global STF to enable liquidity and mitigate credit risk across the trading business. You will oversee trade finance instruments, govern processes, and strengthen cross-functional partnerships with Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and commercial teams. You drive continuous improvement through automation and better systems while maintaining strong governance. This is an impact-focused position shaping global trade finance solutions in a large, multinational environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• generous paid parental leave
• excellent retirement benefits
• disability accommodation
• inclusive workplace
• competitive remuneration

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global Trade Finance team delivering day-to-day activities and technical excellence
• Oversee issuance and management of trade finance instruments (LCs, SBLCs, Guarantees, Bonds)
• Partner with Treasury, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Accounting Policy, and Commercial teams on financing and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain relationships with banking partners and external financial institutions
• Ensure robust controls, governance, and operational processes for global trade finance activities
• Provide leadership on complex trade finance structures and collateral arrangements
• Drive continuous improvement through process simplification, automation, and technology adoption
• Support knowledge sharing and collaboration across global and regional teams

Key requirements

• Significant experience in Trade Finance within banking, commodities trading, energy, or multinational corporate contexts
• Strong technical expertise in LCs, SBLCs, Guarantees, Documentary Credits, and related trade finance products
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a complex, global environment
• Solid understanding of credit risk mitigation, collateral management, and trade finance operations
• Excellent stakeholder management with ability to influence across functions
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvement and operational excellence
• Advanced analytical skills and strong proficiency in Excel and digital tools

• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration and cross-functional influence
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Letters of Credit (LC), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC), Guarantees, Documentary Credits
• Trade finance products and structures
• Advanced Excel and data analysis

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