Trade and Export Finance Junior Officer Job Description
Main Responsibilities:
* Support senior colleagues in the issuance of bank guarantees (bid bonds, advance bonds, performance bonds, etc.).
* Assist in managing working capital needs, including issuance of letters of credit, factoring, and other supply chain finance instruments for projects under execution.
* Evaluate and, when necessary, cooperate in negotiations with clients and banks regarding payment securities in favor of the company.
* Coordinate and manage export financing drawdowns during contract execution.
* Produce and manage accounting and managerial reports related to these activities.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Degree in Economics or a related field.
* Familiarity with Trade Finance products such as bank guarantees, factoring, export finance, letters of credit, and supply chain finance is preferred.
* Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
* A flexible and open-minded attitude is required.
* Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills are necessary.
Job Requirements:
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines.
Key Performance Indicators:
* Issue bank guarantees efficiently.
* Manage working capital needs effectively.
* Negotiate with clients and banks successfully.
* Coordinating and managing export financing drawdowns successfully.