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Finance & AccountingFull-timeOn-siteExecutive

Trade Finance Executive

Banking & Lending·Colombo 3·Posted Aug 6, 2026

Executive - Trade Finance

Company: Cargills Bank PLC

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To serve as the key contact person for customers, relationship managers and staff members for enquiries and problem solving for day-to-day business
  • To drive the development of Trade Operations activities and provide the functional support for these operations
  • Ensure all the functions in the Trade Services Department are completed and complied with in accordance with established guidelines and policies
  • Review applications for accuracy, completeness and compliance with internal and external policies and practices for Trade Products
  • Review and draft suggested formats of Bank Guarantees, LCs and other documents for appropriate Terms & Conditions
  • Maintain partnership-like relationship with Relationship Managers and be responsive to their service requirements
  • Handle complex transactions escalated from subordinate Bank Assistants or directed from Manager or Head of Trade Services
  • Ensure strict adherence to controls to minimize losses from operational risks
  • Identify potential business opportunities for the department and ensure all referrals are forwarded to Manager Trade Services for follow ups

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Full/part qualification in Banking or Finance
  • A Degree from a recognized university would be advantageous
  • Exposure in Trade Finance
  • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Must be a leader, team player with a performance-driven and process-oriented mind-set
  • High level of computer literacy (MS Office/Excel)

Interested candidates are invited to forward their CVs to career@cargillsbank.com mentioning the post applied for, in the subject line of the email on or before 18th August 2026.