Head Trade Finance, SC

Head Trade Finance, Sterlite Copper

• Be a part of the world’s leading natural resources conglomerate

• Exciting transformational opportunity and chance to make a difference

• Location: Silvassa

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Sterlite Copper, a Unit of Vedanta Ltd., is a leading copper and nickel producer in India with units at Tuticorin, Silvassa and Goa in India, Fujairah Gold in UAE. Since its inception in 1996, Sterlite Copper had steadily grown to become a leading copper producer contributing up to 40% of India’s demand for refined copper. The company is rapidly scaling its efforts to become a Global Leader in Copper Production, offering a range of high-quality Copper products. With KCM - Zambia, Vedanta has become a fully integrated producer of copper and shall cater to fast-growing demand. Through its initiative “Sterlite Cares” Sterlite is committed to highest standards of governance and responsible environmental practices for sustainable development.

The Opportunity:

An exceptional career opportunity for innovative, committed, and forward-looking individual to create transformational value in Finance Function.

• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the issuance, amendment, and negotiation of trade finance instruments such as letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees (BG), and documentary collections
• Lead and mentor a team of trade finance professionals, ensuring efficient and compliant management of trade finance activities.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and internal policies, managing financial risks associated with trade finance operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize trade finance processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, suppliers, and customers, to facilitate smooth trade finance operations and build strong relationships.
• Prepare and present comprehensive trade finance reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Monitor and evaluate the performance of trade finance activities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives within the trade finance function to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall financial management.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, International Trade, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in trade finance, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance principles, international trade regulations, and financial instruments such as LC and BG, with proven experience in managing complex trade finance operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in financial software and tools, and demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation initiatives.

What we’ll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best in class rewards
• Opportunity to be with a globally benchmarked organization with best in class-facilities and people practices
• Fast track career growth

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.