We are seeking a Trade Finance Officer with strong experience in the iron ore and metals trading sector to support the end-to-end trade finance activities of our clients business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing transactional documentation, liaising with banks and internal stakeholders, and ensuring smooth execution of trade finance operations for physical commodity deals.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute and manage all trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby LCs, Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, and Open Account termsPrepare and review trade documentation (invoices, packing lists, B/Ls, inspection certificates) in compliance with LC terms and contractual agreementsLiaise with counterparties, banks, insurers, and internal teams (trading, legal, operations, treasury) to coordinate smooth financing and settlement of transactionsEnsure timely presentation of documents to banks and monitor collections/disbursements under trade finance instrumentsHandle financing structures such as prepayment, supplier credit, and structured trade finance dealsMonitor and manage exposure under trade finance facilities, ensuring alignment with internal limits and compliance policiesMaintain strong working relationships with relationship banks; assist in negotiating facility terms, pricing, and documentationAssist in KYC onboarding, counterparty and bank documentation, and internal trade finance reportingParticipate in process improvements and support automation initiatives for trade finance documentation and workflows
