For our important client based in Lugano we are looking for a:
TRADE FINANCE SPECIALIST
Responsibilities:
• Trade finance transactions: drafting and negotiation of import/export L/C, i.e. follow up of credit lines, etc.
• Chartering/fixing bulk vessels and containers
• Logistics: negotiation/closing of contracts for inland transportation for sales with delivery via truck
• Custom clearance for import of goods into EU
• Relationship with Insurance company (invoicing, claims, credit insurance on open terms sales etc...)
• Follow up of payment related to the order
• Full control in sales, receivables and costs
• Issuance of sales/purchase contracts, budgets, structuring transactions, developing and negotiating term sheets to execution
• Relationship with customers / suppliers
Requirements:
• Familiarity with the major trade finance products including Letters of Credit
• Minimum approx. 3 years of work experience, ideally in International Trade Finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, other languages are a plus
• Willingness to work under pressure where required in order to achieve the objectives