Structured Trade Finance (STF) Manager Commodity Trading at DMCC

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Structured Trade Finance (STF) Manager to lead the origination and distribution of trade finance letters of credit (LCs). This role operates at the intersection of sales, risk management, and product structuring, with end-to-end ownership of complex, risk-mitigated trade transactions. The ideal candidate brings a strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to build new client relationships and design innovative financing solutions to enable trade in complex and emerging markets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Origination (Business Development):

Identify and onboard banking counterparties for the issuance of trade finance instruments,

including LCs, and establish structured credit lines, prepayment facilities, borrowing base

structures, and supply chain finance solutions.

• Structuring:

Design bespoke financing structures incorporating effective risk-mitigation tools such as Letters

of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), and related instruments.

• Distribution (Risk Syndication):

Syndicate and distribute funded and unfunded exposures to banks, institutional investors, and

insurance markets (including single-buyer credit insurance) to optimize balance sheet efficiency

and RORWA.

• Credit & Risk Management:

Prepare, present, and defend credit proposals to Credit Committees, conducting detailed

assessments of transaction risks, collateral structures, and counterparty creditworthiness.

• Execution & Documentation:

Lead legal negotiations to finalize loan agreements, security documentation, and ensure

compliance with cross-border regulatory requirements.

• Portfolio Management:

Monitor portfolio performance, manage collateral, and conduct annual reviews of existing credit

facilities.