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CFO / Head of trade finance

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
Lead the company's funding, liquidity and trade finance strategy to support global metals trading activities.Act as the key relationship manager with banks and financial partners while driving the company's growth ambitions.

Added 02/10/2026

  • Strategic leadership role in a growing trading house
  • Direct impact on financing and business growth

About Our Client



Our client is a leading international player within the physical metals and concentrates trading sector. Backed by a strong global network and ambitious growth plans, the company has established itself as a trusted partner across key commodity markets.

Job Description



Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing the group's funding and treasury strategy.
  • Managing relationships with banks, lenders and financial institutions.
  • Negotiating and expanding bilateral and syndicated credit facilities.
  • Structuring trade finance solutions to support physical metals transactions.
  • Optimising working capital, liquidity and cash flow management.
  • Supporting traders on complex financing and prepayment structures.
  • Identifying new financing partners and funding sources.
  • Monitoring financing risks and ensuring compliance with banking covenants.
  • Providing strategic recommendations to shareholders and senior management regarding capital structure and growth initiatives.
  • Leading and developing the Trade Finance and Treasury function.

The Successful Applicant

  • Extensive experience in a senior Trade Finance, Treasury or Commodity Finance position.
  • Strong understanding of physical metals trading and related financing structures.
  • Proven track record in securing and managing significant trade finance facilities.
  • Established network within commodity finance banks and financial institutions.
  • Deep knowledge of working capital management, liquidity planning and structured commodity finance.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to partner effectively with trading teams.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Fluent English is required; additional languages are an asset.



What's on Offer

  • Strategic leadership role within a growing metals trading platform.
  • Direct exposure to shareholders, traders and international banking partners.
  • Competitive compensation package with long-term growth potential.



Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117225

Job summary

Job Function
Commodity Trading
Specialisation
Financial Analyst
Industry
Financial Services
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7117225

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