Treasury/Trade Finance Analyst

Application Deadline: 29 May 2026

Department: Finance

Location: London, UK

Description

The Trade Finance Analyst plays a key role in the day to day finance operations of the business, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritise high volumes. This is a 12-month FTC position.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with various parties to resolve all LC matters
• Negotiate LC format, terms and conditions with counterparties
• Verifying LC terms against UCP/ISP to ensure all workability issues are cleared
• Arranging full range of trade finance documentation (Trade loans / Discounting / Re-financing) and processing
• Maintain banking relationships; negotiate competitive bank facilities documentation, terms and rates for the company
• Arranging issuance of bank guarantees, bid and performance bonds in support of purchase and sales trading activities
• Preparation of invoices and other documentation for payments/discounts
• Processing of cargo and other payments
• Help to set up of new finance structures and negotiate various new financing with internal/ external counterparties
• Recommend, implement and maintain trade finance policy and process including Power and Gas Trade Finance activities
• Support all other treasury activities
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in a relevant area such as Trade Finance/Banking/Commercial/Treasury, Shipping or equivalent
• CDCS will be an advantage
• 5 - 7 years of relevant trade finance experience within a Trading Company or Financial institution
• Strong knowledge of UCP 600/ ISBP 2013 EDITION/ISP 98/ICC 522
• Knowledge of Trade Finance products, mechanism and risks
• Detailed knowledge on Trade processing and operations

A comprehensive understanding of the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements associated with financial services and experience of working within these scopes

Knowledge of European banking process and procedures desirable

Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills

Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills

Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills

Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions

Attention to detail and accuracy

Interested in process improvement

Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction

Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills

Pro-active and self motivating attitude

Excellent team player with very good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work to very tight deadlines

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as the opportunity to be awarded discretionary bonuses based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, travel insurance and dental insurance, annual gym reimbursement scheme, 10% contributory pension scheme, and 25 day yearly holiday allowance.