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Head of Structured Trade and Distribution

Lloyds Banking Group, City of Westminster

Head of Structured Trade and Distribution

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Lloyds Banking Group, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: eb2d3580746a48218364a74935c85db0

Full Job Description

  • Define and execute the strategy for the structured trade finance and distribution to drive business growth
  • Lead the structuring of large complex commodity trade finance deals involving more than one Trade product solutions
  • Work closely with sales, credit, legal and product owners of respective product areas while structuring the deals
  • Provide timely guidance to the credit teams on the structure of the deal to facilitate the credit approvals
  • Build a comprehensive distribution strategy to achieve optimal portfolio allocation and risk mitigation
  • Ensure effective utilisation of capital and limit excess concentration risk
  • Provide timely update to the senior leadership on the progress, P&L, and risk/issues
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high performing team of structured trade and distribution

    We're looking for a team leader with experience in structuring large complex trade deals, involving multiple trade products. Previous experience of commodities structure is essential.
    • You'll work with a high energy team of product specialists, as well as key partners in other areas of the bank, to unlock growth whilst championing an environment of diversity and customer centric innovation, promoting new ways of working to deliver our broader purpose - Helping Britain Prosper.,
  • A wealth of experience in structuring commodity trade finance transactions
  • SME level understanding of structure trade finance products - Commodity finance, Inventory finance, BBF, Open Account, Securitisation etc.
  • Deep understanding of commodity markets preferred.
  • Awareness of trade finance regulations and Basel III/IV capital requirement needed
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional team management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to
    • innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

    Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role. We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know! We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
  • A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
  • An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
  • Share schemes including free shares
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
    • This is a once in a career opportunity to help shape your future as well as ours.

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