Trade Finance Manager – Commercial Banking

About the role

The Trade Finance Manager will lead the development and management of the bank's trade finance portfolio, focusing on off‑balance‑sheet contingent liabilities. The role combines revenue generation, risk oversight and support for the commercial banking sales team.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and structure the trade finance portfolio, generating non‑funded income from off‑balance‑sheet items.
• Review and process trade finance transactions such as Export and Import Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Bills Avalisation, Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credit and Trade Loans.
• Prepare credit applications for the credit department and develop Service Level Agreements to improve turnaround times.
• Manage regional trade finance activities, group syndication files and cross‑border transactions while ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory procedures.

Required profile

• Relevant degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Marketing, Commerce or Banking; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of general banking operations with additional training in Trade Finance preferred.
• Strong analytical, sales, interpersonal and decision‑making abilities, coupled with high integrity and a profit‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Export Letters of Credit
• Import Letters of Credit
• Documentary Collection
• Bills Avalisation
• Guarantees
• Standby Letters of Credit
• Trade Loans