Trade Finance Solutions Operations Expert
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
At Bunge, Trade Finance Solutions extend beyond mere transaction processing; they are pivotal in facilitating the financing of global commodity flows, fostering business growth, and safeguarding the organization against financial and operational risks.
As our Trade Finance Solutions (TFS) team continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced Trade Finance Solutions Operations Expert to join us. In this role, you will serve as a vital control layer between commercial teams, banking partners, and operational execution, ensuring that complex Trade Finance transactions are structured, documented, risk-assessed, and executed in accordance with internal policies and international Trade Finance standards.
This presents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Commodity Trade Finance Operations professional who thrives on solving intricate challenges, influencing critical business decisions, and engaging closely with the execution of Trade Finance instruments while navigating the intersection of banking, risk management, and global trade.
What You'll Be Doing
As a subject matter expert within the Trade Finance Solutions team, you will provide oversight, risk control, and advisory support for complex Commodity Trade Finance transactions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing, structuring, and validating Structured Letters of Credit and Trade Finance documentation.
- Providing expert advice on transaction structures, Letter of Credit wording, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
- Assessing and approving complex and non-standard transactions, including multi-bank and cross-border financing structures.
- Acting as a key control layer between commercial structuring and operational execution.
- Supporting and guiding global execution teams on complex transactions, exceptions, and best practices.
- Collaborating with banks, clients, and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Monitoring transaction accuracy, financial flows, and operational controls to ensure timely, precise, and efficient execution.
- Driving operational excellence through strong governance, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a traditional Trade Finance Operations role. The team serves as Bunge's center of expertise for complex Structured Trade Finance transactions. While standardized operational activities are managed by global execution teams, your focus will lie on transaction oversight, risk assessment, decision-making, advisory support, and control effectiveness.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work on sophisticated Trade Finance structures that support global commodity trading activities.
- Engage directly with leading international banks and financial institutions.
- Influence business decisions regarding high-value and strategically important transactions.
- Act as a trusted advisor and recognized Trade Finance expert across the organization.
- Contribute to the ongoing growth of a global Trade Finance Solutions business.
What We're Looking For
We are in search of an experienced Trade Finance professional who combines deep technical knowledge with commercial awareness, sound judgment, and a strong control mindset.
Required Experience
- 6+ years of experience in Trade Finance within a bank, commodity trading company, or international trade environment.
- Proficiency in Commodity Trade Finance.
- Expertise in Letters of Credit, Stand-by LCs, and guarantees.
- Deep understanding of ICC rules and their application (UCP 600, ISBP, ISP98, URC 522, Incoterms).
- Experience in reviewing and validating intricate banking and Trade Finance documentation.
- Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across various locations, functions, and cultures.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, or training colleagues.
Preferred Experience
- Structured Trade Finance or Transactional Financing products.
- Receivables financing, collateral management, or loan administration.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Additional languages such as French or Spanish.
What Will Make You Successful
You will excel in complex, high-pressure environments that require agility and sound decision-making. You are adept at balancing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on achieving business outcomes. A collaborative and adaptable team player, you value strong governance, standardized processes, and operational discipline while remaining solution-oriented.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to join a global leader in agribusiness and commodities, bringing your expertise in Trade Finance and letters of credit to a highly specialized team at the core of international commodity flows.
In this role, you will:
- Engage in high-value, Structured Trade Finance transactions that support global commodity trading activities.
- Act as a recognized subject matter expert, partnering with commercial teams, banks, treasury, legal, accounting, and operations.
- Gain exposure to complex non-standard financing structures, including multi-bank, cross-border, and tailored Trade Finance solutions.
- Join a team that serves as Bunge's center of expertise, where your technical knowledge, judgment, and advisory capabilities will be highly valued.
- Build an extensive international network while collaborating with colleagues and external partners across various geographies.
- Play a visible role in supporting business growth while upholding a robust control and governance framework.
- Influence operational excellence by contributing to standards, processes, and best practices across our global Trade Finance organization.
At Bunge, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and international environment where expertise is acknowledged, development is encouraged, and employees are empowered to make an impact every day.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are an experienced Trade Finance professional looking for a highly visible and impactful role, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to reviewing your submission.