Confidential (Construction / Contracting Industry)

Trade Finance Specialist (LC & LG)

Job Description

 Role Overview: The Trade Finance Specialist will play a critical role in supporting construction and contracting projects by managing all trade finance activities related to Letters of Credit and Letters of Guarantee. This position ensures smooth financial operations by coordinating closely with banks, internal departments, and project teams while maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

Trade Finance Operations: The role involves handling the complete lifecycle of LCs and LGs, including issuance, amendments, renewals, utilization, and closures. The specialist will ensure all trade instruments are accurately processed, monitored, and aligned with contractual obligations and project timelines.

Banking & Compliance Management: The Trade Finance Specialist will liaise with local and international banks to negotiate terms, resolve discrepancies, and ensure adherence to UCP six hundred, URDG seven five eight, and ISP nine eight guidelines. Maintaining compliance with banking standards and minimizing financial risk is a core responsibility.

Treasury & Financial Coordination: This position supports treasury functions by aligning trade finance activities with cash flow planning, approved credit limits, and funding strategies. The specialist will assist in managing exposure, margins, commissions, and bank charges to optimize financial efficiency.

Reporting & Documentation Control: The role requires maintaining accurate documentation and records within ERP systems while preparing regular reports for management, auditors, and stakeholders. Continuous monitoring of expiry dates, guarantees, and financial commitments ensures transparency and operational control.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: The Trade Finance Specialist will work closely with procurement, finance, legal, and project teams to ensure seamless coordination across departments. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving are essential to support ongoing construction operations.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply through the official application link provided. Please ensure that your CV highlights relevant trade finance experience within the construction or contracting industry.

About Us:

We are a well-established construction and contracting organization operating in the UAE, committed to delivering high-quality projects through strong financial governance and professional excellence. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and continuous growth while supporting large-scale developments across the region.

Experience

3 Years

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional trade finance certifications such as CDCS, CITF, or CTP are an added a

Requires Traveling:

No

Salary

Salary Not disclosed

Salary Type

Per Month

Total Vacancies

1

Skills

trade finance operationsprocessingclosuresettlementsregulationsdocumentsalignmentproject financingsystemtransactionscompanytrade financespecialistconstructioncontractingactivitiescreditfinancial operationsinternalprojectcomplianceinternational tradefinanceoperationshandlingrenewalsutilizationtradeinstrumentscompliance managementlocalinternationalbankingstandardsriskcorecoordinationtreasurycash flowplanningfundingmarginsdocumentationcontrolmanagementmonitoringcollaborationprocurementlegaleffective communicationsupportrequirementsapplicationorganizationoperatinggovernanceprofessionalteamregion