Treasury/Trade Finance Analyst
Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
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.