What Jobs are available for Trade Finance in Hong Kong?

I. Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for developing and maintaining corporate clients, identifying clients' trade finance needs, formulating implementable trade finance solutions, and achieving the business targets assigned by the company.

2. Lead the entire process of trade finance business operations, including customer due diligence, business plan review, transaction document verification, financing disbursement, and subsequent post-deal management, to ensure business compliance and controllable risks.

3. Track industry dynamics and market trends, conduct research on trade finance-related policies and regulations, and provide market analysis and strategic suggestions for the company's business development.

4. Coordinate with the company's internal departments such as risk control, finance, and legal affairs, as well as external partners including banks and clients, to promote the efficient implementation of trade finance business.

5. Establish customer files, conduct regular customer follow-up visits, maintain good customer relationships, and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

II. Job Requirements

1. Degree or above; majors in finance, economics, international trade, finance, and other related fields are preferred.

2. With more than 5 years of relevant work experience in trade finance, corporate banking, or commercial credit, and familiar with the operation process of trade finance products (e.g., Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Factoring) and key points of risk control.

3. Possess strong market development capabilities and customer resource reserves, and be able to independently develop new customers and achieve business targets.

4. Have excellent communication and coordination skills, negotiation skills, and pressure resistance, with a strong sense of responsibility and team spirit.

5. Those with finance-related professional qualification certificates (such as Trade Finance professional certification, Economist, Banking Practitioner Qualification, etc.) are preferred.

6. Proficiency in both English and Chinese.

7. Work location: Hong Kong

III. Benefits

1. Competitive salary system, including basic salary, performance bonus, and year-end bonus.

2. Comprehensive welfare system, including employee medical insurance.

3. Rich employee benefits, such as paid annual leave, holiday benefits, team-building activities, employee training, etc.

Headquartered in St. Lucia, West Indies, Euro Exim Bank is an award-winning international trade finance institution providing trade solutions for importers, contractors, and exporters. We have a Class 'A' international banking license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of St. Lucia (FSRA), a proud member of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Working with a global network of partnerships, we currently have a representative office in London.

The successful candidate will take initiative and be a self-starter and enjoy being part of a dynamic team. This role would ideally suit a diligent and reliable individual who is a team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.

The Role
Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Your main task is to attract new clients (sales) involved in international trade such as exporters and importers by offering them our trade finance services such as LC (Letter of Credit, SBLC (Stand-by Letter of Credit), BG (Bank Guarantee) necessary for them to trade successfully in the global market.
• Identify opportunities (lead generation) and generate sales from your country of residence.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and assist with all relevant client checks.
• Review Trade Finance client information in respect of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Counter-Terrorism Finance (CTF) requirements.

Main Features Of The Job

• Freelance basis only (this is NOT a permanent position)
• Working from home in your country of residence (this is NOT an office-based position)
• There is NO investment or fee required from you.

Ideal Profile
Skills Required

• 1+ years of experience in financial consultation, corporate advisory, corporate and institutional banking, business banking, or any related/similar sector
• Highly accomplished in sales and lead generation
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• An understanding of KYC, AML, and PEPs is advantageous
• Outstanding academic performance
• Accuracy, diligence, and a high level of attention to detail
• A mobile phone, a PC with internal or external webcam capability, and reliable internet

What's on Offer?

• Euro Exim Bank, an award-winning and high-performing global financial institution is seeking freelance-based professionals to sell trade finance services to exporters and importers worldwide.
• The magnetic force of our global sales team is the commission scheme ranging from 6.5% to 15% on successful transaction volumes (terms & conditions apply) The Job

Join LFX/ Air8 Finance – Your Gateway from Merchant to Fintech Innovator

Are you a merchant professional looking to break into the exciting world of fintech? Do you want to leverage your experience and discover new career paths in sales, product management, or risk within a fast-growing fintech company? If yes, Air8 Finance wants you

Who We Are

As an LFX digital venture, Air8 Finance is building an insight-based technology platform that capitalizes on Li & Fung's ecosystem with more than 118 years of supply chain experience, connecting suppliers, buyers, and funders in over 50 markets. Air8's goal is to combine supply chain insights with financing expertise and digital technologies to provide trade finance solutions to SME exporters. Air8's vision is to promote sustainable financing while bridging the supply chain working capital gap.

We believe the best innovations come from diverse experiences—that's why we are eager to welcome people from merchant backgrounds ready to grow and thrive in fintech.

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What's In It For You?

• Work alongside passionate experts guiding you every step of the way.
• Shape the future of financial solutions that empower merchants like you.
• Immerse yourself in a culture that values learning, growth, and innovation.
• Gain hands-on experience at the forefront of fintech innovation, working within a dynamic platform that blends technology, trade finance, and supply chain expertise.

What Will You Do?

Imagine a role where your merchant insight directly influences product designs, sales strategies, or risk frameworks. Your daily job might include:

• Partnering with industry experts and cross-functional teams to craft fintech solutions tailored for business needs.
• Identifying opportunities where your merchant expertise can reduce risks or boost sales.
• Learning fintech trends and technologies that will shape the future of commerce.
• Collaborate closely with sales, product, and risk teams to co-create and refine digital trade finance offerings for SME exporters.
• Support the end-to-end development process by gathering insights, testing features, and providing feedback to enhance user experience and product performance.
• Assist in assessing and managing risk by analyzing data and market dynamics to ensure responsible and sustainable financing.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate product benefits and gather insights that inform continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree holder with at least 3-5 years+ experience in merchant operations, business development, sales, supply chain management, or other merchant-related functions.
• Familiarity with merchant challenges and workflows, with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for fintech innovation.
• Curious and excited about fintech—ready to learn and adapt.
• Analytical thinker who enjoys solving problems.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Ambitious to pivot your career into a dynamic fintech environment.
• Fluency in English required; Cantonese/Mandarin proficiency highly desirable.

Hiring Now: Trade Finance Opportunity (6 Months Contract)

Your new company

A leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. With offices in more than 40 countries, the firm serves corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide.

Your new role

• Provide trade support across asset classes, ensuring accurate trade capture, confirmation, and timely settlement in coordination with brokers and custodians.
• Manage collateral operations, including margin call processing, collateral movements, and liaising with counterparties to ensure proper coverage and compliance.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliation, monitor liquidity, and support cash forecasting to ensure operational readiness for trading and funding activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Treasury, Risk, and Operations) to support secured funding activities and optimise collateral usage.

What you'll need to succeed

• 1-2 years of experience in financial services, ideally in trade support, fund operations, or cash management
• Familiarity with secured funding, collateral management, or margin handling is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in Excel (including formulas and reconciliation tasks) and exposure to tools like Bloomberg, Access, or SWIFT

What you need to do now

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HEAD OF TRADE FINANCE | REGIONAL BANK | INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Our Client, a well-established regional bank, has recently entered the Hong Kong market. As part of its international expansion strategy, the new bank setup will act as a bridge between East Asia and the bank's home region, with a focus on corporate and correspondent banking.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the
Head of Trade Finance
will lead the development and expansion of the bank's
Trade Finance product offering
across the
Greater China region
. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing both the
product and operational frameworks
required to establish and grow the bank's trade finance franchise in alignment with overall strategic goals.

The successful candidate will
build the trade finance business from the ground up
, defining the
product suite, systems, processes, policies, and organizational structure
necessary to deliver best-in-class solutions. He/she will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery of
seamless, compliant, and scalable client solutions
, while maintaining full adherence to
HKMA regulations
and internal governance standards.

Essential requirements
:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in banking
  , with deep expertise in
  trade finance product management and operations
  .
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
  , overseeing large-scale teams or multi-market trade finance initiatives.
• Proven track record
  in building, enhancing, or transforming
  trade finance platforms
  — whether in a start-up, branch establishment, or high-growth environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge
  of trade finance products, including
  documentary credits, collections, guarantees, structured trade, and supply chain finance
  .
• Strong operational and risk management background
  , with hands-on experience in
  trade finance processing, compliance, and system implementation
  .
• In-depth understanding
  of
  HKMA regulatory requirements
  and international trade rules (e.g.,
  UCP 600
  ,
  URDG 758
  ,
  ISP98
  ,
  URC 522
  ).
• Familiarity with digital trade innovations
  , such as
  blockchain-based solutions
  ,
  API-enabled document exchange
  , and
  electronic trade platforms
  .
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and transformation skills with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and client experience.

We warmly welcome candidates who are currently Senior Trade Finance product managers and operations from major local or regional Asian banks, who are hands-on, commercially driven leaders skilled at building trade finance franchises from the ground up, combining innovation, technology, and collaboration to deliver impactful, client-focused solutions.

This role is based in Hong Kong and is only applicable to Hong Kongers / Hong Kong PRs.

If you are interested in the above opportunity, we look forward to your resume in discretion to
Chong WK (-)
.

Pan & Company Pte Ltd | Licence 18S9074 | R

Responsibilities

1.  End-to-end ownership of "PO Financing", "Inventory Financing" and Seller Receivable Loan workflows; ensure full compliance with HKMA rules and internal OA matrix.

2.  Supervise document checking, disbursement reconciliation, goods-under-pledge monitoring, repayment and release of collateral on a daily basis.

3.  Work closely with Business, Risk, Compliance and Tech teams to drive API connectivity with external logistics/warehousing platforms; enable e-B/L, e-pledge registration and straight-through disbursement.

4.  Develop and continuously improve SOPs and SLAs; report key metrics (pledge ratio, delinquency, throughput) to management on a regular basis.

Requirements

•  University degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related disciplines.

•  7 years Hong Kong banking operations experience, with at least 3 years in Trade Finance Operations (LC, PO Finance, Invoice Discounting, Warehouse Financing). Prior exposure to virtual/digital bank projects is highly preferred.

•  Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (need to draft Chinese SOPs and conduct calls with mainland platforms/partners).

•  Advanced Excel; Python is a plus.

•  Proven team-lead and outsource-management experience; comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Job Description:

• End-to-end ownership of "PO Financing", "Inventory Financing" and Seller Receivable Loan workflows; ensure full compliance with HKMA rules and internal OA matrix.
• Supervise document checking, disbursement reconciliation, goods-under-pledge monitoring, repayment and release of collateral on a daily basis.
• Work closely with Business, Risk, Compliance and Tech teams to drive API connectivity with external logistics/warehousing platforms; enable e-B/L, e-pledge registration and straight-through disbursement.
• Develop and continuously improve SOPs and SLAs; report key metrics (pledge ratio, delinquency, throughput) to management on a regular basis.

Job Requirements:

• University degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related disciplines.
• 7 years Hong Kong banking operations experience, with at least 3 years in Trade Finance Operations (LC, PO Finance, Invoice Discounting, Warehouse Financing). Prior exposure to virtual/digital bank projects is highly preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (need to draft Chinese SOPs and conduct calls with mainland platforms/partners).
• Advanced in Excel and Python is a plus.
• Proven team-lead and outsource-management experience, comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for formulating and implementing sales and marketing strategies to promote trade finance products to customers
• Maintain key customer list and monitor sales performance
• Prepare management reports on key account preference and market analysis
• Preparing product promotional and training materials for both internal and external parties

Job Requirements

• University graduate with major in business management, finance, economics or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of relevant banking experiences; Experience of trade finance product development is preferred
• Good knowledge on CDCS/CITF/CSDG will be an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, inclusive of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Self-motivated with Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong command of both written and spoken Chinese, including Putonghua

ING Bank

ING Bank covers Wholesale and Retail Banking in Asia Pacific. Our Wholesale Banking business is present and active in 11 major economies in the Asia Pacific, namely Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Job Overview

This position is primarily responsible for handling the daily transactions including import and export trade finance transactions for both General Trade and Commodity Trade customers.

He/She is responsible to ensure that all transactions received from clients and correspondent banks are handled properly according to working instructions and bank policies, to collaborate with teammates in HK and IBSS Manila to ensure proper processing of the transactions.

He/She is also responsible to resolve work related problems and provide technical advice to Front Office where appropriate as well as guidance/training to the team members.

Additionally, the manager is also responsible for the administrative operations, system related set up and testing as well as involvement in CSD related projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production activities

2. To oversee daily operations of Trade Finance Operations and to ensure all transactions and orders received from clients, correspondent banks and Account Managers of Front Office are executed properly by the hub teams according to instruction, policy and rules/guidelines laid down by industrial and regulatory authorities.

3. From Documentary Trade operations and risk perspective, to monitor the daily BAU production processed locally or by overseas Hub centres to ensure SLA can be met; to give advice to Account Managers, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal & Compliance on existing practice, and potential business threat and opportunity.
4. To update the departmental processing manual (WPI) periodically and ensure all the teammates are following strictly the required workflow as well as keeping good filing of all our daily transactions for audit trail as per our internal document retention policy.
5. To validate if all the transactions have been completed and all swift messages been released by end of day.
6. To follow up with internal and external clients/correspondent banks on all outstanding issues related to Trade Finance transactions.

B. Monitoring and Reporting

• To monitor payment/acceptance of trade finance transactions within UCP rule.
• To prepare periodic or ad hoc management information reports.
• To review nostro account statements to identify payments from correspondent banks for settlement of outstanding transactions.
• To reconcile transition and suspense accounts on daily basis.
• To complete audit confirmations for clients.
• To monitor the matured loans and escalate to Front Office & CRM in case of any overdue.
• To report in timely manner for any reportable transactions to our local Finance / Compliance.

C. Customer services

• To answer inquiries received from internal or external customers as to trade finance related issues.
• To give advice to the clients regarding to their enquiries about the internet banking service.
• To participate in discussion with the Product or Business units about any new product enrollment to Hong Kong.

D. Meeting and Project

• To participate in regular service review meetings with the processing teams or other stakeholders.
• To report non-performance of related systems, investigate and follow up rectification and remedial actions with support team.

E. Team management

• To implement the designed work steps when launching the new product or when a new customer is on-boarded to the Bank.
• To review and streamline the operating procedures whenever necessary.
• To identify and convey potential problems &/or risks to superiors to protect the interest of the department and/or the Bank.
• To proactively handle all other duties as assigned by superiors.

Key Competencies

• Solid and Sound knowledge and exposure on Documentary Credit and Collections operations, experience in Commodity and Structural Trade transactions is a must.
• Proven experience in Trade Finance operations with at least 10 years at the supervisory level (5 years hands-on experience in Commodity and Structural Trade Operations is preferred).
• Experience in Branch Operations is an added advance.
• Excellent Communication and management skill.
• Independent, strong self-motivation and able to work under pressure.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Fluency in Putonghua and Cantonese is a must.