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Description
Role & responsibilities Trade Finance Operations • Process and manage trade finance instruments, including Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees, and Bills of Exchange. • Coordinate with suppliers, banks, and internal teams to handle import/export. • Monitor financial settlements and ensure timely processing of payments to global vendors and distributors. • Compliance and Risk Management • Monitor anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines, sanctions, and country-specific compliance requirements. • Evaluate risks associated with trade agreements, payment terms, and currency fluctuations (forex hedging). • Preparation and timely submission of CMA, drawing power (DP) and other banking compliances to ensure the smooth banking process. • Preparation and submission of CMA along with other required data for external rating. Collaboration and Advisory • Partner with external parties to align trade finance processes with company policies and global standards. • Provide advisory support to sourcing teams regarding payment terms, trade finance products, and cost optimization strategies. • Act as the primary liaison with banks and financial institutions for credit facilities, trade loans, and other financial services. • Partner with cross functional departments to understand the business needs for finalization of information required to be shared with lenders/external rating agencies. Reporting and Analysis • Prepare trade finance performance reports, including key metrics such as cash flow forecasts, credit utilization, and cost of financing. • Analyse trade finance data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. Any other work/responsibility assigned by manager/management. Qualifications and Skills • CA, MBA (Finance/or equivalent), M. Com and CA (inter). • 5+ years of experience in trade finance, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry. • Proficiency in trade finance software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP). • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Key Competencies • Expertise in managing trade finance for perishable and high-value products. • Strong negotiation skills to help company to achieve financial goal. • Attention to detail and capability to work under tight deadlines.
