Trade Finance Analyst

4 weeks ago

Houston, United States Unipec America Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The Trade Finance Analyst will ensure all financing duties are performed promptly, compliant, and effectively. Focus areas will be to improve cash flow, mitigate payments, currency & performance exposure, and maintain compliance with the assistance from our financial partners. A solid understanding of international trade, working with counterparties, and global commodity & currency market dynamics is essential to this role. As a member of the Finance team partnering with internal departments like Risk, Legal, Trading and Operations will determine the success and effectiveness of this role.


Responsibilities:

  • The main point of contact for all trade finance responsibilities and issues including letters of credit, purchase undertaking, and AR discounting, etc.
  • Establish a strong working relationship with traders, operations, risk, and legal teams—proactive communication with all departments.
  • Liaison with banks, and local and overseas counterparts to ensure timely receipt and issuance of financial security, receipt of payments, and delivery of barges/cargoes.
  • Manage cash needs by using factoring or other types of debt financing.
  • Review contract provisions to make sure contractual provisions align with trade finance instrument wording requirements.
  • Maintain current bank relationships by regular communication/updates to banking partners to ensure a cohesive relationship, as well as understanding what areas need developing, improving, etc.
  • Identify and develop new banking relationships that could be established to add to the company’s banking portfolio.
  • Perform credit analysis for international banks.
  • Ability to work with stakeholders and manage documentary deficiencies.
  • Contribute to trade finance policy and procedural reviews as appropriate, including proposals to:

o Management team for other systems deemed required for the trade finance role.

o Improve functionality of current in-house processes.

  • Implement new ideas/trade finance products to enhance the day-to-day operation of the trade finance function and improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the department and carry out their implementation.
  • Understand specific country laws and ensure compliance.
  • Prepare ad hoc strategic/financial reports as required.
  • Monitor trade finance-related models in the ERP system.
  • Internal trade finance-related audit, internal trade finance procedure risk control test.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Some experience with Trade Finance in an energy commodity trading and/or banking environment.
  • CDCS Certification is highly desired.
  • Must have good technical and practical knowledge of UCP 600, ISP 98, and URR 525.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Bilingual in Mandarin and English, specifically the ability to read and write is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and a true self-starter.
  • Experience working with a global team in multiple time zones.
  • Extremely organized and able to work with large amounts of information.
  • A strong bias for action, moving quickly and efficiently in a trading environment.


Please note we will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies; therefore we will not pay a fee for resumes submitted.

  • Global Trade Finance Analyst

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States The Ladders Full time

    Job TypeFull-timeOverviewThe Trade Finance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all financing activities are executed efficiently, in compliance with regulations, and effectively. This role focuses on enhancing cash flow, managing payment risks, currency exposure, and performance metrics, while collaborating with our financial partners. A robust...

  • International Trade Finance Analyst

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States The Ladders Full time

    Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionThe Trade Finance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all financing operations are executed efficiently, in compliance with regulations, and in a timely manner. Key focus areas will include enhancing cash flow, reducing payment risks, managing currency exposure, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards with the...

  • Analyst I, Commercial Credit and Trade Finance

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, United States Pilot Travel Centers LLC Full time

    Company Description. Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a to Trade, Finance, Commercial, Analyst, Credit, Operations, Banking

  • Gas Supply

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, United States Kuraray America , Inc. Full time

    Chevron is accepting online applications for the Gas Supply & Trading Business Analyst position through 08/23/2023 at 11:59 p.m. Chevron Supply and Trading provides a critical link between the market and Chevron’s upstream, downstream and chemicals companies. We provide commercial support to our crude oil and natural gas production operations and to our...

  • Gas Supply

    2 months ago

    Houston, United States Kuraray America , Inc. Full time

    Chevron is accepting online applications for the Gas Supply & Trading Business Analyst position through 08/23/2023 at 11:59 p.m. Chevron Supply and Trading provides a critical link between the market and Chevron’s upstream, downstream and chemicals companies. We provide commercial support to our crude oil and natural gas production operations and to our...

  • Trade Settlement Analyst

    2 months ago

    Houston, United States Unipec America , Inc Full time

    Description We are seeking a Trade Settlement Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Physical and Paper traders in all areas of Physical and Derivative trade. The Trade Settlement Analyst will also be responsible for supporting the operations crude team with all...

  • Trade Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, United States Unipec America Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Our Finance team is currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Trade Finance Manager to join our team. This position reports to the VP of Finance and will office in Houston, TX. You will be responsible for developing the trade finance function and treasury management within our company. You will also...

  • Trade Finance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, United States The Ladders Full time

    Job Type Full-time Description The Trade Finance Specialist will ensure all financing duties are performed promptly, compliant, and effectively. Focus areas will be to improve cash flow, mitigate payments, currency & performance exposure, and maintain compliance with the assistance from our financial partners. A solid understanding of international trade,...

  • Trade Settlement Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, United States Unipec America Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:We are seeking a Trade Settlement Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Physical and Paper traders in all areas of Physical and Derivative trade. The Trade Settlement Analyst will also be responsible for supporting the operations...

  • Trade Settlement Analyst

    5 months ago

    Houston, United States Unipec America , Inc Full time

    Job Type Full-time, Contract Description We are seeking a Trade Settlement Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Physical and Paper traders in all areas of Physical and Derivative trade. The Trade Settlement Analyst will also be responsible for supporting the operations...

  • Trading Analyst

    9 hours ago

    Houston, United States ConsultENERGY Full time

    Trade Control Analyst - Energy Trading I Houston I $80-110,000 + Bonus Are you an established Analyst with superb Excel skills? Are you excited to work in Energy trading? Are you keen to work for a smaller, growing company where you will take on ownership of tasks and run with problems? The Role: Responsible for monitoring new and existing trading...

  • Trading Analyst

    4 days ago

    Houston, United States Consult Energy USA Full time

    Trade Control Analyst - Energy Trading I Houston I $80-110,000 + BonusAre you an established Analyst with superb Excel skills?Are you excited to work in Energy trading?Are you keen to work for a smaller, growing company where you will take on ownership of tasks and run with problems?The Role:Responsible for monitoring new and existing trading positions,...

  • Trading Analyst

    4 days ago

    houston, United States Consult Energy USA Full time

    Trade Control Analyst - Energy Trading I Houston I $80-110,000 + BonusAre you an established Analyst with superb Excel skills?Are you excited to work in Energy trading?Are you keen to work for a smaller, growing company where you will take on ownership of tasks and run with problems?The Role:Responsible for monitoring new and existing trading positions,...

  • Trading Analyst

    4 days ago

    Houston, United States Consult Energy USA Full time

    Trade Control Analyst - Energy Trading I Houston I $80-110,000 + BonusAre you an established Analyst with superb Excel skills?Are you excited to work in Energy trading?Are you keen to work for a smaller, growing company where you will take on ownership of tasks and run with problems?The Role:Responsible for monitoring new and existing trading positions,...

  • Trading Analyst

    4 days ago

    houston, United States Consult Energy USA Full time

    Trade Control Analyst - Energy Trading I Houston I $80-110,000 + BonusAre you an established Analyst with superb Excel skills?Are you excited to work in Energy trading?Are you keen to work for a smaller, growing company where you will take on ownership of tasks and run with problems?The Role:Responsible for monitoring new and existing trading positions,...

  • Senior Trade Finance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Unipec America Inc. Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and seasoned Trade Finance Manager to enhance our Finance division. This pivotal role involves reporting directly to the VP of Finance and encompasses the development of our trade finance capabilities alongside treasury management. Your expertise will ensure that all financing responsibilities are executed...

  • Analyst I, Commercial Credit and Trade Finance

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, United States PILOT Full time

    Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil...

  • Trade Settlements Analyst

    3 months ago

    Houston, United States Vitol Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionVitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon.  From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To...

  • International Trade Finance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Unipec America Inc. Full time

    Job OverviewThe International Trade Finance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all financing operations are executed efficiently, in compliance with regulations, and effectively. The primary focus will be on enhancing cash flow, managing payment risks, currency exposure, and maintaining compliance with the support of our financial partners. A...

  • Trade Settlements Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, United States Vitol Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWe are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistics networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our...