Structured Trade Finance head

Structured Trade Finance Head

Head Asset Management

Dubai, UAE

We are looking for a Structured Trade Finance Head for one of our clients based in Dubai.

Job Summary :

The Structured Trade Finance Head should have around 20 years of experience as a banker or fund manager, with extensive international banking or fund management experience on the sell side. The candidate should have a broad spectrum of experience across client segments and geographies, including Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Strong domain expertise in Corporate and Investment Banking or Investment Asset Management is essential. The role involves managing and growing multimillion-dollar portfolios within top-tier financial institutions across multiple geographies. Key responsibilities include sales leadership, fundraising on the sell side, and managing a robust, credit-focused, yield-balanced portfolio. The candidate should have a proven track record of delivering innovative and sustainable financing solutions that support business growth and resilience worldwide.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for growing the fund by raising capital as GP, LP, and through debt instruments.
• Manage the fund's P&L, including gross and net yields.
• Drive B2B sales and business growth in Trade Finance and related solutions.
• Collaborate with the Funds origination and financial structuring teams to develop a risk-balanced portfolio.
• Lead the development of trading strategies and oversee portfolio construction and risk management.
• Enhance portfolio risk-taking capabilities through participation in decision-making.
• Identify short-term and long-term opportunities based on macro and micro fundamentals.
• Navigate trade finance complexities to unlock working capital potential via structured trade solutions, generating risk-balanced yields.
• Utilize skills in Negotiation, Structured Trade, Export Finance, and Financial Structuring in fund management.
• Actively pursue new business opportunities with clients and agents.
• Work closely with divisions and offshore teams.
• Prepare and present quarterly business development plans.

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