Job Description

• Plan and monitor bank lines utilization to ensure cost effectiveness.
• To lend support to commercial desks in defining appropriate payment instruments, e.g LCs which are acceptable and the cost associated with such LCs.
• Engage the banks to distribute LC risks, obtain and negotiate competitive rates.
• Liaise with Operations team, Central Finance (Treasury) and banks for trade financing and corporate short-term financing requirements. Arrange financing with the banks either from the import leg (TR, freight loan) or export leg (financing, discounting).
• In consultation with the Bank Relations team, direct trade flows of unrestricted documents to current and prospective relationship banks.
• Ensure covenants are met by channeling relevant export to banks periodically.
• Assist in designing and maintaining internal control systems and procedures, including appropriate database, to ensure Trade Finance Operations monitor and process transactions properly, accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ability to provide support and cover team-mates during their absence

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