Head of Trade Finance & Treasury

Location Dubai
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Freddie Ricks

Contact email: freddie.ricks@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 2666
Published: 3 months ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Trade Finance and Treasury to establish and manage the trade finance and treasury function at our new office. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the development of our financial operations, ensuring robust systems and processes are in place to support our global trading activities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish Function: Develop and implement the trade finance and treasury function for the new office, including designing and executing strategies for effective cash management, risk management, and financing solutions.
  • Trade Finance Management: Oversee trade finance operations, including letter of credit management, trade finance agreements, and working capital optimization.
  • Treasury Operations: Manage the company’s liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationships. Ensure optimal utilization of financial resources and effective management of financial risks.
  • Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks associated with currency fluctuations, interest rates, and commodity prices.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and industry standards. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
  • Team Leadership: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing trade finance and treasury team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.