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Trade Finance Specialist, 100%

Permanent employee, Full-time · Zug
We are looking for you
As a Trade Finance Specialist, you will be reporting to the Trade Finance Team Leader and will be part of our journey, supporting Kolmar’s further growth. If you are passionate about Finance, enjoy working with diverse teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you.

Your tasks:
  • Responsible for supporting all Trade Finance activities for designated commodities
  • Present new transactions and follow up on transactional financing matters with financing banks
  • Approve issuing and/or confirming banks, review and process of Export Documentary Letters of Credits (Doc LC’s), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC’s) and Bank Guarantees (Gtees)
  • Issue, amend and pay of Import Doc LCs, SBLCs & Gtees
  • Check and approve of LC presentations and claims under Export & Import Doc LC’s, SBLC’s & Gtees
  • Negotiate and approve fees with financing banks
  • Update of all trade finance information in the database
Your profile
  • At least 2 years experience in the Trade Finance Specialist function with a global trading company and/ or in the banking industry, solid understanding of transactional financing 
  • Good technical and practical knowledge of UCP 600/ISP 98/URC 522 and Incoterms
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ad adapt to change market conditions respectively think ‘outside of the box’
  • Understanding of bank’s facility letters
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
  • Work in a team environment and yet take responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Fluent in English – written and spoken, additional languages would be an advantage
  • Strong Excel skills would be an advantage
What we offer
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international and multicultural trading environment
  • Attractive workplace in the center of Zug
  • Further education and career development possibilities
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About us

Kolmar was established in 1997 and is a privately-owned physical trading, manufacturing and service providing company, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The company is a global organization with more than 20 offices and representations worldwide, located in the most strategic centers around the world. The product range grows organically with evolving market conditions and includes petrochemicals, biofuels, as well as crude oil and oil products. 

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