Head of Corporate Finance / Head of Corporate Finance

Main Purpose

The Head of Corporate Finance will lead the design and execution of Trafigura’s global funding strategy in alignment with the company’s growth ambitions. This role will also play a significant part in balance sheet management objectives and engagement with financial stakeholders. As a strategic leadership position, it requires deep technical knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and broad experience across the corporate finance spectrum.

The successful candidate will manage a team of high-performing finance professionals and collaborate closely with senior management, various business units, and external financial stakeholders worldwide. The role involves the origination and execution of complex financing transactions, capital structure advisory, and long-term funding strategy for both the Group and its subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Funding Strategy and Execution:
  • Lead the development and execution of Trafigura’s global funding strategy across diverse instruments and jurisdictions.
  • Oversee origination and transaction execution in areas such as:
    • Unsecured syndicated loan facilities (e.g., RCF, TLF)
    • Public and private debt capital markets (e.g., Eurobonds, USPP)
    • Structured finance and securitisation platforms (public and private formats)
    • Project and asset finance
    • Acquisition financing
    • Export Credit Agencies (ECA) financing
    • Commercial paper and other short-term funding tools
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management:

  Build and maintain strategic, trust-based relationships with:

  • International commercial and investment banks
  • Institutional debt investors
  • Export credit agencies (ECAs) and multilateral institutions
  • Credit rating agencies and other financial stakeholders
• Leadership and Team Management:

  Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Finance team while ensuring alignment with Trafigura’s business objectives. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.

• Internal Strategic Advisory:

  Provide capital structure and financial advisory support to key senior stakeholders including ExCom, CFO, and Group Treasurer.

• Support to Group Subsidiaries:

  Guide and assist Trafigura subsidiaries in structuring and executing corporate finance initiatives.

• Governance, Risk, and Operational Oversight:

  Ensure compliance with internal policies, controls, and regulatory obligations related to financing activities.

• Regulatory and Industry Engagement:

  Monitor relevant regulatory, accounting, and financial market developments impacting Trafigura.

• ESG Strategy Integration:

  Drive the implementation of Trafigura’s ESG objectives within the corporate finance function.

• Financial Reporting Coordination:

  Collaborate with the Group Accounting team to ensure precise and timely financial statement inputs related to funding, capital structure, and treasury activities.

• External Representation and Advocacy:

  Act as a senior ambassador for Trafigura in external forums, including industry conferences and regulatory engagements.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of relevant experience in environments such as:

• A leading international bank focused on commodities, structured finance, or project finance
• A top-tier investment bank, particularly in debt capital markets or leveraged finance
• A major commodity trading company, in a corporate finance, treasury, or principal investment role
• A private equity firm, with exposure to deal structuring and capital raising
• A dynamic industrial or multinational company, in functions such as treasury, business development, or M&A

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following technical qualifications and experience:

• Debt capital markets expertise with a proven track record in public and private debt transactions.
• Balance sheet and capital management experience, including frameworks for credit risk and capital allocation.
• Acquisition financing experience for investment grade and large-cap corporate clients.
• Senior stakeholder management as a trusted advisor to CFOs and Group Treasurers.
• Team leadership capabilities with direct accountability for revenue and return on equity.
• Governance experience covering compliance and credit decision processes in regulated environments.
• Cross-regional experience across EMEA, the Americas, and Emerging Markets, with an understanding of regulatory and market dynamics.

Application

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