Relationship Manager - Soft commodities; M​/F

Overview

Our client : One of the leading Swiss banking specialist in Commodity Trade Finance based in Geneva

• Develop and manage long-term relationships with Commodity Trade Finance clients, ensuring a proactive and high-quality coverage
• Identify and originate new business opportunities within the soft commodity trading sector
• Actively contribute to the structuring of trade finance transactions, in coordination with internal stakeholders
• Prepare and support credit proposals and reviews, providing qualitative and financial input to credit and risk functions
• Monitor client performance, exposure evolution and risk profile as part of the first line of defence
• Coordinate the execution and follow-up of transactions with internal teams (Trade Finance, Financial Institutions, Operations, Payments)
• Participate in client due diligence processes, including on-site visits when required
• Promote cross-selling initiatives and collaboration across departments to maximize client value

• University degree in Finance, Economics or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• At least 7 to 10 years’ experience within the Commodity Trade Finance sector, with a proven track record in client coverage and transaction execution
• Demonstrated experience in a front-office role within a Commodity Trade Finance team, with progressive responsibility in relationship management
• Strong technical expertise and market understanding of Commodity Trade Finance structures and instruments
• Exposure to soft commodities is considered a strong advantage
• Broad understanding of banking products and services, with the ability to identify cross-selling opportunities
• Solid commercial mindset combined with sound risk awareness
• Fluency in oral and written English; other language being an asset.
• Computer literate with excellent command of MS Office applications.
• Risks structuring approach.
• Excellent communication, marketing and selling skills.
• Good analytical and social skills.
• Good organization and administrative skills.
• Ability to adapt to different cultures and free for travel.
• Dynamic, self-motivated, result oriented.
• Team player – good cooperation/interpersonal skills

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