Trade Finance Manager
📍 5400 Baden, 5400 Baden
Role and responsibilities
Operate Parent Company Guarantees, Documentary and Standby Letters of Credit, LOIs, Bank Guarantees, Bid- and Performance Bonds across a banking network of 30+ banks worldwide. Lead the creation and continuous improvement of cross-departmental trade finance processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and automation. Work closely with international trade finance banks, insurers, and internal teams such as legal, finance, and commercial operations. Ensure accurate, timely reporting and a clear audit trail for all transactions, in coordination with other teams across the Group. Act as a strategic partner to commercial desks (gas, power, LNG, LPG), supporting P&L; and optimizing capital consumption. Support structured trade finance transactions and related tasks such as invoice control and internal recharge.
Team / description
You'll join a close-knit, detail-driven team at the heart of Axpo's liquidity and collateral management. We value transparency, mutual support, and diverse perspectives, and we celebrate our successes together.
Qualifications and Skills
A finance degree from a recognized university or business school
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a commodity trading house or bank, with hands-on exposure to LC/guarantee operations
A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness
A strong communicator who collaborates transparently and stays composed under pressure
Fluent English (C1/C2); German is a strong plus, and other European languages (Italian, Spanish, French) are useful
Ideally, experience with financial reporting or finance system implementation