Our client is an international commodities trading group based in Geneva.
On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for a Trade Finance & Contracts Officer to join a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial commodities trading business composed of seasoned professionals.
The ideal profile is a finance professional with strong experience in trade finance operations, documentary credits, and credit line management, ideally gained within a commodities trading environment or a combination of banking and trading.
This position offers broad exposure across trade finance, bank relationship management, and contract oversight within a dynamic and scaling organisation.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage day‑to‑day trade finance operations, including issuance, negotiation, and monitoring of documentary credits (LCs), SBLCs, guarantees, and related instruments.
* Oversee the administration and utilisation of trade finance facilities and credit lines with various banking partners.
* Act as a daily point of contact for banks, coordinating documentation, ensuring compliance with facility terms, and supporting smooth transaction execution.
* Handle contract related paperwork in cooperation with trading, operations, and logistics teams, ensuring timely and accurate documentation flows.
* Monitor transaction exposures, payment schedules, and financing requirements across active trades.
* Prepare regular reports on facility usage, LC status, and exposure management for internal stakeholders.
* Support the onboarding, renewal, and amendment of banking facilities in close collaboration with senior management.
* Ensure adherence to internal controls, financing covenants, and regulatory requirements in all trade finance activities.
* Review commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with financing structures, risk parameters, and operational requirements.
* Monitor key contract terms (Incoterms, payment terms, delivery obligations, penalties, etc.) to ensure operational feasibility and financial compliance.
Profile Requirements
* 5+ years’ experience in trade finance, documentary credits, and contracts management, gained within a commodities trading company. This is mandatory.
* Background combining banking (trade finance) and in‑house trading‑house experience is strongly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of documentary credits, trade finance instruments, and credit line management.
* Experience working in small or mid‑sized international trading organisations is a distinct advantage.
* Solid understanding of trade documentation, Incoterms, UCP Standards and contract structures.
* Fluency in French is strongly preferred; English mandatory.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
* Proficient with trade finance systems, documentation platforms, and Excel.
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