Structured Trade Finance Lead - SME and Corporate Lending
Posted date [2025-05-10]
(ID: 34826)
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About the Company DP World is a global leader in smart logistics and trade solutions, enabling seamless and sustainable supply chain operations across the world. Headquartered in Dubai, the company operates in over 80 countries with more than 560 business units and a diverse workforce of 119,000 professionals representing 164 nationalities. With integrated operations across ports and terminals, marine services, logistics, and supply chain technology, DP World delivers end-to-end solutions that connect global trade flows more efficiently. Their mission is to drive economic growth by accelerating the movement of goods and transforming supply chain ecosystems to meet the demands of modern commerce. By investing in advanced technologies—from automated warehouses to intelligent delivery platforms—DP World is pioneering a new era of trade that minimizes disruption and maximizes efficiency from origin to destination.... |
Structured Trade Finance Lead - SME & Corporate Lending
DP World is looking for a senior professional to lead structured trade finance initiatives through its DFSA-regulated entity, DP World Financial Services Limited. The role is based in Dubai and focuses on originating and executing complex trade finance solutions for mid to large-sized corporates across target markets, including syndication and risk participation strategies.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Financial Services
Job Function: Trade Finance and Lending Solutions
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: AED 45,000 – AED 60,000 per month (estimated market range)
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities
* Lead origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex trade finance deals with mid- to large-sized corporates across the GCC and DP World’s target markets
* Collaborate with internal origination teams to build a robust pipeline of trade finance assets and recurring fee-based income
* Ensure all deals comply with internal credit policies, regulatory guidelines, and commercial return thresholds
* Establish and manage relationships with commercial banks, ECAs, insurers, trade credit funds, and development institutions for risk participation and syndication
* Create and present transaction teasers, deal structures, and investor term sheets to secure external participation
* Ensure structured deals are documented and closed in compliance with internal operations and risk frameworks
* Train and enable sales and origination teams across geographies to effectively position new trade finance products
* Serve as a brand ambassador for DP World, upholding corporate values and governance in every engagement
* Engage in continuous improvement of structuring methods, reporting, and internal collaboration models
Requirements
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; an MBA or equivalent is preferred
* 15+ years of experience in trade finance, structured lending, or commercial banking
* Deep understanding of international trade finance instruments and risk mitigation techniques
* Proven track record in high-value deal execution and investor syndication
Skills:
* Strong strategic thinking and financial structuring abilities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset with an agile and adaptive leadership approach
* Experience coordinating with Credit, Risk, Compliance, and Legal departments
* Familiarity with logistics and freight markets is an advantage
* Willingness to travel internationally as business requires
What We Offer
* Leadership role in a fast-growing, innovation-led global trade finance platform
* Exposure to complex transactions across emerging markets
* Performance-based compensation and global networking opportunities
* A collaborative and diverse team culture within a Fortune Global 500 company
About the Company
DP World
DP World is a global leader in smart logistics solutions, committed to making trade flow better and faster for economies and communities worldwide. With a presence in over 78 countries and a workforce of more than 115,000 people, DP World integrates ports, terminals, logistics, and technology to create end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through continuous innovation and a focus on customer value, DP World is reshaping the future of trade.
DP World is looking for a senior professional to lead structured trade finance initiatives through its DFSA-regulated entity, DP World Financial Services Limited. The role is based in Dubai and focuses on originating and executing complex trade finance solutions for mid to large-sized corporates across target markets, including syndication and risk participation strategies.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Financial Services
Job Function: Trade Finance and Lending Solutions
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: AED 45,000 – AED 60,000 per month (estimated market range)
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities
* Lead origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex trade finance deals with mid- to large-sized corporates across the GCC and DP World’s target markets
* Collaborate with internal origination teams to build a robust pipeline of trade finance assets and recurring fee-based income
* Ensure all deals comply with internal credit policies, regulatory guidelines, and commercial return thresholds
* Establish and manage relationships with commercial banks, ECAs, insurers, trade credit funds, and development institutions for risk participation and syndication
* Create and present transaction teasers, deal structures, and investor term sheets to secure external participation
* Ensure structured deals are documented and closed in compliance with internal operations and risk frameworks
* Train and enable sales and origination teams across geographies to effectively position new trade finance products
* Serve as a brand ambassador for DP World, upholding corporate values and governance in every engagement
* Engage in continuous improvement of structuring methods, reporting, and internal collaboration models
Requirements
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; an MBA or equivalent is preferred
* 15+ years of experience in trade finance, structured lending, or commercial banking
* Deep understanding of international trade finance instruments and risk mitigation techniques
* Proven track record in high-value deal execution and investor syndication
Skills:
* Strong strategic thinking and financial structuring abilities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset with an agile and adaptive leadership approach
* Experience coordinating with Credit, Risk, Compliance, and Legal departments
* Familiarity with logistics and freight markets is an advantage
* Willingness to travel internationally as business requires
What We Offer
* Leadership role in a fast-growing, innovation-led global trade finance platform
* Exposure to complex transactions across emerging markets
* Performance-based compensation and global networking opportunities
* A collaborative and diverse team culture within a Fortune Global 500 company
About the Company
DP World
DP World is a global leader in smart logistics solutions, committed to making trade flow better and faster for economies and communities worldwide. With a presence in over 78 countries and a workforce of more than 115,000 people, DP World integrates ports, terminals, logistics, and technology to create end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through continuous innovation and a focus on customer value, DP World is reshaping the future of trade.
