Job details
For one of our clients, a Trade Finance services expert, we are looking for an entrepreneurial Houston-based Commodity Trade Finance Relationship Manager to drive business development in a fully autonomous, remote role. Reporting to the CEO, you will leverage your expertise in commodity trade finance, ideally gained from top-tier banks and reputable trading firms, to expand the company's client base. Candidates must be based in the U.S. and an existing portfolio of clients is preferred.
Your mission:
- Develop and manage relationships with commodity trading clients across energy, metals, and agriculture
- Independently structure and oversee credit lines and transactions, ensuring alignment with company policies
- Assess credit, compliance, and operational risks in collaboration with the risk department
- Strengthen client relationships by offering tailored financial solutions, including trade finance, borrowing bases, private placements, and bonds
- Supervise loan agreements and transaction sheets, identifying key risks with the risk team
- Facilitate coordination between clients, internal teams, and compliance on legal and risk matters
- Maintain strong client relationships and monitor risk mitigation strategies
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and promptly report significant risks
- Uphold integrity, efficiency, and professionalism while adhering to internal procedures
- Collaborate extensively with the support functions (incl. Transaction Managers) and control functions from the Swiss headquarters
Your profile:
- Degree in economics, business administration, or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in commodity trade finance within a bank or trading company, ideally both
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting
- Strong technical expertise in commodity trading finance and market understanding
- Existing client portfolio is a plus
- Strong business analysis, market planning, and risk structuring skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant business tools
- Being legally authorized to work in the US is a must
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