Trade Finance Specialist

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited—a major technical and human resources service provider to the West African energy and oil & gas sectors—is recruiting a Trade Finance Specialist for its commercial operations in Lagos State. This contractual treasury role manages trade finance instruments (Letters of Credit, SBLCs, Bank Guarantees, Trade Loans), oversees international trade documentation for petroleum marketing and importation, manages commercial banking relationships, and optimizes working capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Finance Instrument Management: Administer the issuance, amendment, negotiation, and settlement of Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), Bank Guarantees, and Supplier Finance Facilities.

• Shipping & Trade Documentation: Review, validate, and manage Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin, Inspection Reports, and Insurance Documents to ensure total regulatory and banking compliance.

• Banking Relationship Oversight: Liaise with domestic and international financial institutions regarding facility utilization, transaction pricing, service level agreements, and liquidity management.

• Risk & Audit Governance: Audit transaction workflows to prevent documentation discrepancies, support regulatory reviews, and enforce internal control policies across supply and distribution operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Academic Credentials: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s Degree preferred).

• Professional Designations: ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIBN, ACT, or Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) certifications are highly advantageous.

• Sector Expertise: Direct experience managing trade finance within oil & gas, energy, commodities trading, maritime shipping, or corporate banking environments.