We are delighted to be exclusively partnered with this large, international retail group in their search for a Treasury Trade Finance Specialist.
The Role
The Treasury Trade Finance Lead plays a key role within the Group Treasury function, managing the Group’s global portfolio of guarantees, letters of credit, and surety bonds to support business operations and project delivery. The role ensures all trade finance instruments are accurately issued, maintained, and released in line with Group policies and bank requirements, while driving control, compliance, and efficiency across Treasury processes.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong Treasury or corporate banking experience who enjoys managing complex documentation, liaising with banks, and improving processes within a fast-paced, international environment.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of trade finance instruments, including guarantees, letters of credit, and surety bonds
- Act as the primary liaison with banking partners to issue, amend, and release instruments in line with contractual requirements
- Ensure all transactions comply with internal Treasury policies, delegated authorities, and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate records within Treasury systems and produce regular exposure and reporting insights
- Monitor bank and country exposure limits, identifying and escalating potential risks
- Support audit processes and maintain a strong control environment across Treasury activities
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and data accuracy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, and operational teams to support project delivery
- Contribute to Treasury systems enhancements and ensure data integrity across platforms
The Candidate
- Proven experience in Treasury, Banking, or Trade Finance within a complex or international corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments (guarantees, LCs, surety bonds)
- Solid understanding of Treasury controls, governance, and financial risk management
- Experience using Treasury Management Systems and strong Excel capability (e.g. lookups, pivots)
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with both internal stakeholders and external banks
- Degree educated; Treasury qualification (e.g. ACT) desirable
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to take ownership of a global trade finance portfolio within a dynamic, international business
- High-impact role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and banking partners
- Be part of a forward-thinking Treasury function focused on transformation and process improvement
- Collaborative and fast-paced environment offering variety and challenge
- Excellent platform for career progression within Treasury and wider Finance
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please email your CV to Katie at
katie@treasuryrecruitment.com
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No relocation support is available for this role.
