Structured Trade Finance Manager-Middle Office

About the Role

Join a leading organization as a Structured Trade Finance Manager in the Middle Office. This role provides strategic management of the bank's structured trade finance portfolio and products, with a focus on middle office functions. You will ensure efficient, compliant, and risk-controlled processing of structured trade finance transactions, acting as a bridge between front office relationship management and back-office operations.

Job Purpose

You will ensure that all trade finance deals are accurately documented, executed, and monitored throughout their lifecycle. This position will drive process improvements, implement controls to mitigate operational and credit risks, and ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the movement of stock under Collateral Management Financing Arrangements to ensure full control and compliance
• Act as the primary liaison between the Bank and the Collateral Manager
• Maintain and reconcile stock cards on a daily basis against Collateral Manager warehouse receipts
• Facilitate and manage release orders in coordination with the Collateral Manager
• Ensure timely receipt of export documentation in line with the approved Collateral Management Financing structure
• Track shipping documents and maintain continuous follow-up with the Trade Finance Back Office to ensure prompt receipt of payments
• Monitor and support other structured trade finance products, including dealership transactions
• Manage structured trade finance loans, including reconciliation and ongoing monitoring
• Oversee relationship management across the import and export ecosystem, including logistics firms, warehouses, collateral managers, export agencies, and other partners
• Ensure implementation and adherence to all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions requirements as defined in company policies