Trade Finance Executive

BGN SA, Rue Henriette-et-Jeanne-RATH 12, 1204 Genève

Responsibility and Accountabilities

• Perform and report financial operations related to trade finance.
• Communicate and coordinate with banks, managing all trade finance operations, including loan processes.
• Issue Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), Letters of Guarantee (LGs), and Tender/Performance Bonds.
• Negotiate preferential terms and conditions with banks.
• Check and review documents negotiated under LCs to ensure compliance.
• Verify bank charges associated with financed transactions.
• Follow up on payments for transactions and ensure all related documentation is accurate and complete.
• Enter required information in the system and update the files regularly
• Ensure compliance with sanctions, anti-money laundering and KTC requirements in trade finance operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in trade finance operations.
• In-depth knowledge of ICC rules (UCP600, URC522, ISBP, URDG758) and familiarity with Incoterms is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.