Trade Analyst

Job Title: Trade Finance Analyst – Exports

Department:

Location:

Role Purpose

Trade Finance Analyst

margin visibility, forex optimization, working capital efficiency

Key Responsibilities (KRAs & Weightage)

KRA Description Weightage

Trade Finance Operations

Coordinate with banks and finance teams on LC (Letter of Credit), BG, and export documentation. Monitor payments, collections, and forex exposure. Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, and export documentation norms. (25%)

Financial & Margin Analysis

Perform detailed margin and profitability analysis across geographies. Simulate pricing models (FOB, CIF, DDP) and assess forex impact. Recommend measures to improve realized margins.

(20%)

Working Capital Management

Track receivables, payables, credit limits, and export incentives (MEIS/RODTEP). Support cash flow forecasting and credit utilization planning.

(15%)

Data Analytics & Reporting

Build dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to track shipments, finance KPIs, and TAT. Ensure accuracy of export MIS and financial trackers.

(15%)

Process Optimization & Governance

Identify inefficiencies in trade documentation, banking, and finance coordination processes. Propose automation or SOP improvements to enhance TAT and reduce manual errors.

(10%)

Cross-functional Coordination

Liaise with export, logistics, finance, and banking partners for transaction closure, audit readiness, and compliance adherence.

(10%)

Strategic Projects

Support finance leadership in trade-related analytics, hedging analysis, and BPR (Business Process Re-engineering).

(5%)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of

  trade finance instruments

  – LC, BG, remittances, forex, and export documentation.

• Advanced Excel

  , Power Query, and Power BI/Tableau for financial dashboards.

• Quantitative & logical reasoning

  for financial modeling and analytics.
• Familiarity with

  export documentation platforms

  (ICEGATE, DGFT, Tridge, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong analytical storytelling – ability to translate numbers into business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration across finance, logistics, and operations.
• Detail-oriented with high numerical accuracy and process discipline.

Educational Background & Experience

• Degree in

  Commerce, Finance, Economics, or Business Management

  (Finance/Operations).
• Preference for candidates from

  IIFT, FMS, SRCC, IIMs, IITs, or top universities

  – not restricted to Tier 1.

• Experience:

  2–6 years in

  trade finance, export operations, or business analytics

  .

• Certifications (Preferred):

  Advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, or Trade Finance Certification (e.g., CDCS, CTFP).

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of

  international trade finance workflows

  .
• Analytical and process mindset with strong business acumen.
• Structured problem-solving and quantitative analysis.
• High ownership, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of trade finance documentation and reports.
• Margin realization and forex gain/loss optimization.
• Reduction in documentation errors and TAT.
• Automation and process efficiency improvements.
• Compliance adherence and audit readiness.