Job Description

Treasury/Trade Finance Analyst

Application Deadline: 29 May 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London, UK

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.