Trade Finance Officer

• You will review the incoming documentary credits, stand-by letters of credit and guarantees;
• You will allocate and approve outgoing stand-by letters of credit and guarantees;
• You will actively work on tracking, signalling, judging and monitoring the various forms of risk associated with trade transactions;
• You will produce reports on a case-by-case and periodical basis;
• You will maintain contact with banks, while internally providing colleagues with the necessary information in an adequate fashion;
• You will serve as the primary point of contact for letters of credit and other financial certainties to reduce risks.

What do we offer you?

• A challenging position in our Trade Finance team within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A competitive salary;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• An annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;
• 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
• Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
• Tailored learning & development opportunities;
• Yearly organisation wide cultural and sport activities, such as: The Harbour Run, football tournaments, and teambuilding activities;
• A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
• Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;
• Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
• Business laptop;
• Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).

Who are we looking for?

• You have obtained a (HBO) degree in Finance, Economics or similar;
• Relevant experience in Trade Finance;
• You have good analytical and communication skills;
• You are administratively strong and accurate;
• You are capable to prioritize tasks, manage multiple and potentially conflicting priorities;
• You have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships;
• You have the ability to work under pressure;
• Eager to develop an understanding of the workings of a complex commodity business;
• You have a good level of Dutch and English (spoken and written).