At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Trade & Structured Finance, optimising working capital and developing innovative financing solutions.
- Company: ABB, a global leader in robotics and technology innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Dynamic, international environment with a focus on AI and automation.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics and finance.
- Qualifications: Extensive treasury experience and expertise in trade finance management.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
ABB is seeking a Trade & Structured Finance Leader to lead the commercial financing function in a global and innovative context. The ideal candidate has extensive treasury experience, ensures comprehensive management of the bank guarantee portfolio, and develops structured financing solutions to optimise working capital. This role offers a hybrid and international work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
The position is available in Cergy - France, Krakow - Poland, Milton Keynes - United Kingdom, Prague - Czech Republic, Sesto San Giovanni - Italy, Utrecht - Netherlands, Zurich - Switzerland.
This role reports to the Corporate Treasurer of ABB Robotics, where you will own and lead the Trade & Structured Finance function for the standalone company. You will be accountable for:
- Trade finance leadership & ownership: Setting strategy, standards, and policy for guarantees, structured finance, and working capital solutions across the group.
- Bank guarantees & instruments: Managing the full guarantee portfolio and facilities, including negotiation and lifecycle management.
- Guarantee operating model & systems: Developing a structured process for guarantee management.
- Structured finance, AR factoring & supply chain finance: Implementing receivables factoring and structured trade finance solutions.
- Bank relationships: Managing trade finance banking relationships and leading new bank onboarding processes.
- Covenants, controls & governance: Establishing internal controls and compliance frameworks for the function.
- AI & automation of trade processes: Driving automation and AI across the trade finance process.
- Commercial partnering: Collaborating with the business on tenders and contracts to provide financing solutions.
Qualifications for the role:
- Extensive treasury experience in multinational companies with a strong track record in trade finance.
- Hands-on expertise across guarantee instruments and facility negotiation.
- Solid knowledge of structured finance and accounting implications.
- Experience in bank onboarding, KYC/AML, and lender reporting.
- Experience applying AI and/or automation to trade finance processes.
- A dynamic professional with a strong ownership mindset, thriving in fast-moving environments.
- Experience leading and developing a small team.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and tailored support. Every idea you share contributes to something bigger. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit our website to learn more about us and the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Head of Trade & Structured Finance employer: ABB
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