Trade Finance Manager

Development of the trade finance banking strategy, ensuring best pricing and coverage of trade finance services to support the expanding business of the company. Onboard new trade finance banks/institutions. Review tenders and business projects to identify trade finance related requirements. Review facility and security documentation for existing and new financing facilities. Be the main point of contact for all banking related matters for Headquarters and the rest of the group. Assist and interact with other departments within the Company and support them with trade finance related matters. To manage Trade Finance/Customs related documentation effectively and efficiently with suppliers and end-users. Independently handle trade finance tasks for the entire Group. To vet purchase contracts and sales contracts. To vet bank guarantee formats requested by customers and to liaise with the issuing bank for their issuance. MIS Reporting. Possess knowledge of commodity trading deals including operational, documentation, and credit risks. Working knowledge of Switch BLs. Interact with shipping companies, agents to provide BL instructions. To understand customs procedures and ensure cargo clearance. To negotiate with banks for pricing to discount LC Bills and Back-to-back deal pricing. Co-Ordinate with Treasury and Cash management teams for fund requirements. Track documents under Import LC and ensure payment instructions to banks are sent in a timely manner. To negotiate for best pricing on import and export transactions.