Overview
Main Purpose:
To provide efficient finance operations and risk management for our international Concentrates trading activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– MBA or PG with 3 years of experience in Finance or trading firm having gained a basic understanding of the principals surrounding Trade Finance instruments and their pitfalls would be desirable
– CDCS / middle office & back office experience preferred
– Well-organized and pro-active, excellent communication skills, strong coordinating skills, able to
demonstrate exceptional problem solving and the ability to think in a highly logical and critical fashion
– Highly diligent and sharp eye for attention to details
– Able to take initiative and not only work to, but also set their own quickly changing deadlines
– A team player, who is able to confidentially adapt their interpersonal approach as the situation demands, able to build strong relations both inter-departmentally and with external stakeholders
– An individual who is not only comfortable but thrives in a high-pressure environment
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
– Excellent spoken and written English
Key Responsibilities:
– Handling of L/C’s or Bank Guarantees for our purchases/sale of Concentrates And related Products.
– Preparation and dispatch of Invoices and shipping documents (and/or Letters of Indemnity)for payment under Documentary Letters of Credit received from our buyers.
– Ensuring timely processing of Cargo payments together with managing cash positions with the Banks.
– Closely liasoning with teams in locations within APAC Region, especially Finance and Operations
– Handling Bank Reconciliations and closing all outstanding items
– Close co-operation with our Deals Desk personnel to ensure any costs agreed by Trade Finance are allocated correctly to the separately maintained deal Profit and Loss accounts.
– Close co-operation with our Operations team to ensure that our physical logistical requirements are in
alignment with financial and risk considerations
– Handling Discharge LOI and Checking BL workability from Finance perspective
Key Relationships
– External – Banks, Counterparties.
Internal – Ops, Traders, Contracts, Treasury, Securitization, Accounting& Deals Desk