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Head of Trade Finance Sales - Middle East Trade Corridors

£140k - £180k per annum
London

A leading international banking group with a strong presence across the Middle East, Europe and Asia is seeking a Director, Head of Trade Finance Sales to join its Corporate & Institutional Banking platform in London.

This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious senior trade finance professional looking to step into a broader leadership role within a growing franchise. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving trade finance and structured trade solutions across major Middle East trade corridors.

This role combines approximately 50% Corporate and 50% Financial Institution coverage, with responsibility for developing business across key Middle East trade corridors. The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, you will be responsible for originating, developing and executing trade finance opportunities across a diverse client base, including:
  • Commodity traders
  • Manufacturers
  • EPC contractors
  • Oil & gas companies
  • Financial Institutions
  • Large corporates active in Middle East trade corridors

You'll work across key markets including:
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Egypt
  • Turkey
  • India
  • Wider GCC region

This is a highly commercial role with responsibility for driving new business, enhancing product capabilities and supporting the continued growth of the bank's transaction banking franchise.

Key Responsibilities
  • Originate new trade finance and structured trade opportunities across corporate and FI client segments.
  • Develop and grow relationships with clients engaged in Middle East trade flows.
  • Deliver solutions across:
    • Trade Finance
    • Receivables Finance
    • Structured Trade Finance
    • Borrowing Base Lending
    • Inventory Finance
    • Supply Chain Finance
    • Pre- and Post-Export Finance
  • Drive product development initiatives and identify new revenue opportunities.
  • Partner closely with Credit, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.
  • Lead and develop a small team of trade finance professionals.
  • Support the growth of the bank's broader Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking franchise.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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