Structured Trade Finance Analyst / Associate

Czarnikow is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading, whose purpose is to exert a positive economic and sustainable influence in its food, beverage, and energy supply chains. CZ buys, sells, moves and de-risk commodities through a range of services including trade finance, commodities trading, analysis, freight, logistics and price risk management.

We are an entrepreneurial company, with innovation at the heart of everything we do. We are open to change, as shown through the recent expansion of our product portfolio and move into energy. Our people are our most valued asset and make the business what it is today. We hope that you will join our team.

Position:

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Monitoring, tracking and supporting of loan management and cash management.
• Payments to suppliers and corresponding collateral management.
• Preparing and presenting weekly reports for loans, cash and working capital assets.
• Monitor collateral haircuts, concentration limits and other risk metrics to manage collateral exposures effectively.
• Process and monitor existing trade flows ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported.
• Administer loan management including timely surplus cash withdrawals, loan drawdowns, loan rollovers and repayments in co-ordination with Accounting, Treasury, Trading and relevant lenders.
• Manage and monitor existing portfolio utilisation for lead banks, including forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with CZ subsidiaries in supporting local financing requirements.
• Analyse and structure trade finance solutions, including but not limited to LCs, trade loans, receivables, inventory and supply chain financing.
• Evaluate the financial strength of clients and counterparties and assess risk factors related to structured trade transactions.
• Perform due diligence on trade finance deals, identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• This includes reviewing financial statements, trade contracts and legal documentation.
• Stay informed of industry trades, economic developments and regulatory changes that may impact trade finance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the trade finance function, recommending efficiencies and best practices.
• Lead weekly calls with local teams presenting cash projections.
• Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations in this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate.
  
  

Requirements:

We are looking for someone with the following skillset and attributes:

Essential:

• Strong motivation to learn about commodities and finance.
• Graduate or post graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or relevant work experience in the finance sector.
• Fluency in English and Tagalog (both written and verbal).
• Advanced communication skills.
• Robust I.T. skills including proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Self-starter with the ability to use initiative for problem solving.
• Resourceful, innovative and proactive.
• Personable with the ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels both internally and externally.
  
  

Desirable:

• Ability to speak another language.
• Knowledge of global trade flows and international market dynamics.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and evolving client needs.
• Experience working with clients across different industries and regions.