, United Kingdom

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 1, 2025

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Trade Finance Manager

Supports the delivery of business objectives through risk & value-based decision making consistent with Business Risk Appetite, World Class People and Process with active management of risk and exposures. In doing so, the organization, is accountable to approve credit exposures and manage them through active monitoring of customers' performance and behaviour to ensure that they continue to meet their obligations under these agreements.

This role serves as the main contact for Trade Finance risk management and strategy, providing advice to internal stakeholders and managing relationships with financial institutions. Responsibilities include handling complex activities independently, offering guidance on trade finance instruments, and leading training sessions for SBO Manila. The position involves building and maintaining bank partnerships, attending industry events, and overseeing Documentary Letters of Credit transactions across EMEA and North America.

The role acts as a central point for advisory on complex financing deals, participating in efficiency and process improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Shell Trading & Supply Credit Policy. It supports global credit mitigation strategies and coordinates with commercial, financial, legal, and external parties to secure credit security. Other duties include managing facility documentation, bank meetings, import/export Documentary LCs, and compiling global information for securities.

Role Overview

Covers EMEA and Americas for all Trade Finance matters for Shell Trading & Supply, with additional support to the Singapore TF team as needed.
Acts as the primary interface for the London Trade Finance team; executes credit mitigation strategies and manages daily interactions with banks.
Ensures correct representation of credit mitigation measures in systems, leads process changes, and provides support for KYC and trade controls queries.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, and familiarity with URDG and ISP98.
Comprehensive understanding of ICC Opinions and relevant court cases related to Letters of Credit.
CDCS accreditation and at least five years’ experience in trade finance within a trading environment.

Good knowledge of trade finance operations from the banking perspective, including handling trade documents and transactions

Sound understanding of energy markets relevant to T&S and corresponding financial instruments.
Thorough understanding of external regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
Advanced capabilities in business analysis, research, and problem-solving.
Experience in project management and stakeholder influence.
Good knowledge of financial crime and sanctions.
Advanced technical expertise in Credit and Market Risk, with the ability to provide balanced advice on risk and return management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, trading systems, and trade finance platforms such as Komgo.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present, challenge, and influence.

Responsibilities

Leading deal team discussions with Commercial teams and FiB, which typically involve a high level of face-to-face interactions and communication.
Managing day-to-day Documentary LC transactions for Trading entities in EMEA and reporting to the Senior Manager in London.
Priory contact for providing Trade finance solutions to stakeholders in credit risk management and managing strong relationships with the stakeholders through regular engagements.
Building and maintaining good relationships with banks and insurance brokers together with Treasury.
Hosting and leading bank/insurance face-to-face meetings, attending various industry events, and adapting to changing environments where applicable.
Excellent understanding of Trade Finance products and industry trends to secure necessary risk mitigation solutions for Trading entities.
Working well under pressure in time-sensitive transactions and securing required securities in a timely manner.
Equipping a good understanding of the life of deals and working harmoniously with various functions in Risk, building understanding across all risk disciplines to ensure all risks are understood and mitigated as required.
Working under guidance from the Senior Manager and following work procedures to improve the process.
Handling multiple tasks/projects at one time as and when required.

Please note there is a preferred and strong candidate for this position.

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