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Trade Finance Advisory (TFA) China is the competence and administration center within the group for guarantee and Letter of Credit (L/C). We provide trade finance consulting services to support the groupwide guarantee and import L/C requests, and maintain a wide connection with major banks and financial institutions. At SLC TFA, we’re on a mission to provide risk mitigation strategies and advise on risk management under trade finance related topics. We handle guarantee application, administration and stock reconciliation.  

We are looking for a motivated professional who can take on various trade finance topics in a complex and dynamic environment. 

What are my responsibilities?

• In your role, you are part of Trade Finance Advisory function of Siemens Ltd., China to work on various trade finance topics. 

• Implement global Trade Finance guidelines to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and processes considering compliance with local legislation and regulations.

• Advisory services to guarantees relating to the structuring, commercial risks, terms and conditions. 

• Interact with banks on credit facility, pricing, processes and service quality to ensure proper set-up to meet business demands in bank guarantee and L/C.

• Regular cost control of bank commission and arrangement of central commission settlement.

• Provide guidance and training to Siemens companies on guarantee and L/C and respond to business inquiries.

• Work as a bridge between banks and the business to execute guarantee and L/C requests in timely and cost-efficient manner.

• Record, reconcile and report guarantee and L/C to ensure completeness and transparency. 

• Central local GREAT system administration – Hotline for internal customers and regular system user monitoring;

• Participate in projects or drive new initiatives in process improvements, Corporate Finance product and systems implementation, M&A and digitalization. 

Contacts:

• Internal: SLC Legal Services, GBS, M&A, Shareholder Controlling, RIC team, SFSL, TFA H.O., applicants at served group companies

• External: partnering banks

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Academic background: Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance.

• 3-5 years’ experience in trade finance in an MNC environment; working experience in banking/FI is preferred. 

• Familiar with SAFE and PBoC regulations, trade finance products, incoterms and URDG758.

• Good knowledge of Guarantee/LC guideline, signature mandate regulation.

• Proficiency in Chinese and English.

• A team player with strong sense of ownership and good communication skills.

• Decent learning agility and analytical skills.  

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