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
• o 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.
• Closely liasoning with teams in Global 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