Trade Finance Solutions Operations Expert

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

About Us

At Bunge, our Trade Finance Solution practices extend far beyond simple transaction processing. We play a pivotal role in financing global commodity flows, fostering business growth, and safeguarding the organization against financial and operational risks.

Position Overview

As our Trade Finance Solutions (TFS) division expands, we seek an experienced Trade Finance Solutions Operations Expert to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as a vital control layer, connecting commercial teams, banking partners, and operational execution. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that complex Trade Finance transactions are properly structured, documented, risk-assessed, and executed in accordance with internal policies and international Trade Finance standards.

This position represents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Commodity Trade Finance Operations professional who thrives on tackling intricate challenges, influencing essential business decisions, and engaging closely with Trade Finance instruments at the convergence of banking, risk management, and global trade.

Your Responsibilities

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.
• Collaborate closely with various departments including Commercial, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Operations, and international banking partners to ensure correct transaction structuring and risk mitigation.
• Review, structure, and validate Structured Letters of Credit and Trade Finance documentation.
• Offer expert advice on transaction structures, Letter of Credit wording, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
• Assess and approve complex and non-standard transactions, including multi-bank and cross-border financing structures.
• Support and guide global execution teams on intricate transactions, exceptions, and best practices.
• Engage with banks, clients, and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Monitor transaction accuracy, financial flows, and operational controls to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Drive operational excellence through strong governance, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is not a conventional Trade Finance Operations position. Our team serves as Bunge's center of expertise for complex and Structured Trade Finance transactions. While standardized operational activities are carried out by global execution teams, your focus will be on transaction oversight, risk assessment, decision-making, advisory support, and control effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

We seek an experienced Trade Finance professional who possesses deep technical expertise and a strong control mindset, alongside commercial awareness and sound judgment.

Required Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Trade Finance within a bank, commodity trading company, or international trade environment.
• Expertise in Commodity Trade Finance.
• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit, Stand-by LC, and guarantees.
• Thorough understanding of ICC rules and their application (UCP 600, ISBP, ISP98, URC 522, Incoterms).
• Proven experience in reviewing and validating complex banking and Trade Finance documentation.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in working with diverse stakeholders across locations, functions, and cultures.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly 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.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as French or Spanish.

What Will Make You Successful

You excel in complex, high-pressure environments requiring agility and sound decision-making. You adeptly manage competing priorities, balancing commercial objectives, operational execution, and risk management while focusing on business outcomes. Being a proactive contributor, you’re willing to engage directly in execution when necessary to drive results and support your team.

As a collaborative and adaptable team player, you thrive in multicultural environments and value strong governance, standardized processes, and operational discipline while remaining agile and solution-oriented.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a global leader in agribusiness and commodities. Bring your expertise in Trade Finance to our highly specialized team at the heart of international commodity flows.

In this role, you will have the chance to:

• Engage in high-value, Structured Trade Finance transactions that support global commodity trading activities.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert in partnership with commercial teams, banks, treasury, legal, accounting, and operations.
• Gain exposure to intricate and non-standard financing structures, including multi-bank, cross-border, and tailored Trade Finance solutions.
• Collaborate with a team that values technical knowledge and advisory capabilities.
• Establish a broad international network, working with colleagues and external partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Play a vital role in supporting business growth while maintaining a robust control framework.
• Influence operational excellence by helping to shape standards, processes, and best practices across our global Trade Finance organization.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us and contribute to the successful execution of intricate Trade Finance Solutions that support global business growth while reinforcing our risk framework. If you are an experienced Trade Finance professional seeking a highly visible and impactful role, we encourage you to Apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application.