Job Description

The Job
The China STF Execution will be in charge of executing trade-related structures for both customer/supplier solutions and proprietary financial structures. Responsibilities will include supporting proprietary transactions originating mainly from Asia Pacific wherever ADM parent company is directly involved or has a link to the transaction. This is a key role as STF business is very documents driven, and it will entail a strong collaboration with other STF team members (origination, risk distribution & structuring), but also other key stakeholders within the ADM organization such as tax, legal, accounting, and commercial operations. The individual will need to be able to grasp the multiple dimensions of STF structures to apply them to specific transactions. He or she will also be require to lean and follow the STF standard operating procedures that have been created.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and help execute documentation related to structured trade finance transactions (contracts, distribution agreements, confirmation letters etc).
• Liaise with banks on all documentation requirements on trade execution
• Liaise with finance / accounting on proper execution, booking, and reconciliation of transactions
• Prepare and coordinate STF payments activity with Treasury/Cash Management Team
• Input trade details into system of record as directed by STF Head of Operations
• Organize and file STF transactions documents and prepare information needed for audits
• Help prepare documentation for new trade structures into Product Approval Form (PAF) documents
• Assist with identifying ADM’s US trade-flows to support further growth of STF team’s proprietary transactions
• Monitoring of appropriate STF country/counterparty limits following guidance from ADM risk & Treasury groups

Your Profile

• Degree/college coursework in accounting/business/finance (or similar) preferred but not required
• 3-5 years’ experience with knowledge of ADM’s commercial/trading activities and general experience with ADM’s systems -- preferably experience in a commercial execution role with knowledge and experience regarding ADM’s trading activities, suppliers, and customers.
• Keen attention to details and responsiveness to time-sensitive requests to support transactions
• Strong ethic to comply with STF standard operating procedures and regulations related to trade-finance programs
• Self-motivated, willingness to constantly innovate and seek news ways to support the activities of the group
• Ability to grasp financial products & transactions
• Passion for learning new products and skills and drive change when needed
• Ambition to learn about ADM’s STF business and support the growth of this new business
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across the globe in the multiple STF locations
• Very open minded and team oriented with a desire to succeed as a group
• Enjoy working in an environment that is growing at a fast pace

City

Shanghai

State

Shanghai

Location Country

China

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.