SELECT is looking for an experienced Trade Finance Manager to join our Hamburg headquarters. Reporting to the Head of Trade Finance in a lean team of four to five, you will drive the trade finance execution of our international commodity deals — from LC/SBLC drafting and bank negotiations to daily coordination with Operations, Treasury, Trading and Accounting.

Location Hamburg
Department Trade Finance
Posted 16 July 2026

Responsibilities.

Handle the trade finance side of our deals with our financing banks
Present deals to the banks and manage the ongoing communication
Keep positions and reconcile balances with banks
Contribute to the initiation and review of credit facilities
Coordinate daily with Operations, Treasury, Traders and Accounting
Check contractual payment terms and deal details with internal counterparties
Draft LC/SBLC wordings and negotiate them with suppliers and buyers
Ensure payments and LC/SBLC issuances are arranged within contractual deadlines
Follow up on storage financings and issue releases as due
Present complying documents to banks for payment under export LCs
Calculate finance cost
Mentor and train junior members of the team

Your profile

Requirements.

University degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is preferred
8-10+ years of experience in banking and trade finance
Strong reputation and track record working with trade finance banks
Sound knowledge of trade finance payment terms and familiarity with Incoterms
Hands-on experience with banking products such as LCs, SBLCs and SWIFT payments
Comfortable in a multi-cultural, international commodity trading environment
Strong interpersonal skills — problem solver, decisive, well organised
Fluent English (spoken and written) — English is the working language; French and/or German are a plus
Solid proficiency with everyday IT tools

What we offer

Why you'll like working with us.

A key position with direct influence on the financing and execution of international trading transactions and on the continued development of our Trade Finance function
Flat hierarchies and direct interaction with management, Trading and the wider control and finance functions
Collaboration with colleagues, banks and business partners across numerous countries and jurisdictions
Competitive remuneration package reflecting your experience and level of responsibility
Modern workplace in the heart of Hamburg together with flexible working arrangements by agreement
Development through challenging transactions, mentoring, conferences and seminars, plus the opportunity to actively shape processes
Support with visa and residence matters where an international relocation is required
Visa and legal support for relocation; free German classes
Free smartphone, fresh fruit basket, complimentary beverages, monthly transit pass
Wellhub App access and subsidised bike leasing via JobRad
Conference and seminar participation for professional development
Regular team events and company-wide gatherings

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