Your Responsibilities
You will hold a global responsibility for the Trade Finance Strategy and Governance, initially focusing on key Asian markets such as China, South Korea, and Japan. As the scope of the role expands in line with Group priorities and operating models, you will play a critical part in our financial operations.
- Negotiate and manage guarantees, bank acceptance drafts, short-term trade finance facilities, and communication agreements, serving as the primary bank-facing representative for trade finance.
- Oversee the administration and reporting of global guarantee limits within the trade finance framework.
- Contribute to the definition of the global financial institutions’ strategy pertaining to guarantees and bonds, ensuring that ABB subsidiaries have adequate access to guarantee lines.
- Provide support for supply chain finance, accounts receivable finance, Bank Acceptance Draft (BAD), and discounting facility initiatives, assisting with the implementation and management of these programs as required.
- Align local processes with globally harmonized Trade Finance governance and operating standards.
- Support M&A treasury activities and act as a global escalation point for export and trade finance topics.
Your Experiences
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (both verbal and written) is mandatory; additional language skills in Japanese or Korean are advantageous.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in trade finance, with practical experience in daily operations or a robust background in treasury or banking, coupled with a solid understanding and interest in trade finance.
- A clear strategic vision complemented by meticulous execution, with the ability to comprehend complex situations and make pragmatic, risk-conscious decisions in high-stakes environments.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, manage outcomes, and facilitate change across global teams and financial institutions.
- Experience with SWIFT for Trade Finance and an interest in digitalization and automation are beneficial.
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