Global Head of Structured Finance
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Global Head of Structured Finance

Apply for the position in Geneva, Switzerland. Full-time position posted 2 Days Ago (Job Requisition ID: R-014511).

Main Purpose:

The Finance team of Trafigura is organised between regional CFOs (North America, South America, China and Asia Pacific) and product responsibilities (Corporate Finance, Trade Finance, Treasury, TFS, Structured Trade Finance etc). The Structured Trade Finance (“STF”) team is integral to Trafigura's core activities as it is responsible for origination, structuring, financing and mitigation of risk associated with the sourcing and trading of crude oil, petroleum products, metals and minerals, power, gas and renewables encompassing a diverse range of international producers and consumers, by means of providing pre-payment, pre-export, tolling, barter, intermediation, etc financing structures. This is a highly strategic department which structures and manages approximately USD 6 billion of deals for our core trading departments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

• Finance professional with experience in the oil and gas and/or metals and mining sectors from banking, private equity, industry or consultancy environment.
• Familiar with or experienced in project finance or structured trade and commodity finance and have a sound understanding of the financial, processing, distribution and geo-political risks associated with the natural resources sector, as well as strong derivatives knowledge.
• At least 10 years of relevant financial experience (e.g. structured trade finance, emerging markets structuring, portfolio management, investment banking, hedge fund etc).
• Broad understanding of Corporate Finance.
• Pragmatism and experience to balance business development and risk management to ensure financing stability.
• Track record of managing a large and high performing team across multiple locations.
• Effective leadership and influencing skills.
• Fluent in English. A second language would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of approximately 30 FTEs, based in Houston, Calgary, Montevideo, Geneva, Dubai, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Singapore and Shanghai.
• Oversee the structuring and execution of financing solutions to support and expand Trafigura's trade flows, including pre-export financing, strategic inventory financing and other structured forms of lending.
• Work closely with leaders of trading divisions to set the strategic direction and areas of focus for the STF team.
• Member of the core global finance management team, defining the finance strategy for sourcing and funding, as well as the organisational structure.
• Analyse and select best available innovative financial solutions across different levels of the capital structure and tenors (short, medium or long-term financing).
• Responsible for execution and documentation risk.
• Responsible for distribution and funding via limited recourse financing, insurance, capital markets, alternative financing providers etc.
• Source new monies with regional banks and other alternate sources of monies with structures that are compatible with trade flows and/or overall funding needs.
• Support and develop the team as well as be alert to changes and promote innovation.
• Work closely with other departments besides trading, including legal, risk management and operations to ensure smooth execution as well as alignment with the group's risk limits (sectors, countries, etc).

Management Responsibilities

• Member of the Finance Management Group.
• Manage and lead a geographically dispersed team of approximately 30 team members. This includes staffing, performance management, developing talent and coaching the team.
• Monthly reporting, with the assistance of the Portfolio Management team in Mumbai.
• Travel extensively to (i) support the global STF team and (ii) participate in business development meetings with customers.

Competencies

• Financial acumen
• Persuasive
• Being resilient
• Instils trust
• Customer focus

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Finance management.
• Division/Books Heads and senior traders.
• Senior bankers, insurance market underwriters, capital markets experts and alternative capital providers.
• Existing relationships relevant to the business.

Reporting Structure

- Group CFO

About Us

At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.

We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.

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