Trade Finance Officer

What are you looking for?

As our Trade Finance Officer you are part of our Finance department, located in our Rotterdam office, where you will be working with more than 30 colleagues. The Trade Finance team works together in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Our new Trade Finance Officer is committed, flexible, willing to develop and has the ability to work together effectively within the Trade Finance team.

The Trade Finance team is diverse, motivated and consists of six team players. It is a small team, with a lot of knowledge available, which can be of interest for you. Experience in the world of Trade Finance would be a pre, however we are always open to train new colleagues in the world of Trade Finance.

What will you do?

• 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 we offer

• A competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;
• A challenging position within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• 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;
• 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).

Who we are

We believe in the power of connection

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

We believe that a workforce made up of colleagues from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs can only make us stronger.

We value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents and many perspectives. We offer a work environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their career at Viterra.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic.