Product Manager - Commodity & Structured Trade Finance in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible

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Transaction Banking department is responsible for the product ownership of Corporate and Financial institution client’s Trade Finance, Commodity Finance, Cash Management, E-banking product as well as Corporate client’s Account, Payment, Deposit, overdraft services. The role sits within EMEA Commodity Business Centre team which is responsible to support the production, processing, transportation and/or sale of commodities across the natural resources and agriculture sectors for the Bank’s existing (and new) international commodity-related clients. As a Product Manager - Commodity & Structured Trade Finance, you will be delivering customised debt solutions to clients involved within the global physical commodities (Natural Resources and Agriculture) industries, structuring complex transactions and managing deals and relationships from start (origination) to finish (execution). This is a full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

Develop tailored commodity finance debt solutions (Commodity Trade Finance and/or Structured Trade Finance plus associated cross products) for clients within the Natural Resource and Agriculture commodity industries
Prepare marketing decks, client pitches, business presentations and term sheets
Support origination of clients
Conduct necessary due diligence, research and analysis to support the on-boarding of clients/business
Prepare detailed business proposals, periodic reviews and ad-hoc updates as and when required
Support the negotiation and execution of legal documentation
Oversee all aspects of client, deal and transaction administration to ensure high client satisfaction
Portfolio manage the Commodity Business Centre asset book
Collaborate and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (across Credit, Compliance, Legal, Operations teams) and external relationships (with commodity brokers, insurance firms, legal firms, logistic firms)
Represent events organised by the Bank and on behalf of the Bank when required
Identify cross sell opportunities across the Bank
Be prepared to travel internationally, including emerging markets
Provide training and mentoring to junior members of team of the team and support to wider stakeholders

Requirements

Degree educated in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant subject
Demonstrated experience in the Natural Resources sector gained within the Financial Services such as Banking, Brokerage, Insurance, or Trading Companies
Demonstrated commodity debt product and/or commodity company credit skills or similar
Knowledge of commodity futures, exchanges and trading
Knowledge of STF products
Financial modelling knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Sound business acumen with good analytical thinking and problem solving skills

Working here

Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Learning and Development

We strive to offer you a continuous learning environment and we will invest in your development. We provide personalised and varied learning tools to support your growth and career through:

access to the best in class qualifications from leading professional bodies such as the Professional Bankers Certificate and Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate from the Chartered Banker Institute
24/7 on-demand access to over 600 e-tutorials to build and refresh core and advanced banking knowledge
regular pan-bank stay connected sessions to keep in touch with what is going on across the bank and build your network
exploring your unique and collective strengths and development areas to become the best version of yourself using the globally renowned Insights personality profile
developing our People Managers to help coach and guide you towards success, through our 9-month People Manager Development Programme

encouraging a “growth” personal mindset and promoting continuous professional development (CPD) through annual events such as Learning at Work Week
embracing change in a fast-moving industry and encouraging a forward-looking perspective on career development to “future-proof” your career
promoting cross cultural intelligence and to seek out diverse and inclusive perspectives on challenges faced and their solutions

Benefits

We provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, offering flexibility that can enable you to select the benefits that suits your needs, including:

Complimentary
Lunch

Cycle to
work scheme

Retail
Discounts

Meet our People

Celine Luo
Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime and Compliance

Bank of China is a great platform for everyone who wants to gain different knowledge and self-development. I started as a Junior Associate and had the opportunities to gain invaluable working experience in two different departments. I am happily working here, as an Assistant Vice President in the Financial Crime and Compliance department. I believe I will continue to grow here, not only in my career development but also in my personal wellbeing.

Daniel Shulakov
Senior Associate,
Credit Management

I joined Bank of China as a university graduate and I believe I have found the best place for me. From the first day my priority was always to learn. This was quickly recognised by my department, which provided me with the platform to grow, and my colleagues have been very helpful in the guidance they have provided me with along my journey. There are ample opportunities to grow with the Bank and it all depends on how much one would like to develop themselves.

Rita Cobbold
Vice President – Head of Customer Due Diligence, CFU Middle Office

I have been working at Bank of China for almost 8 years. In March 2022 I was promoted to VP - Head of Customer Due Diligence and I lead the CDD Unit. There are so many great things about working for the company. My favourite is probably the Bank’s commitment to identifying talent and nurturing them to develop into great leaders. The Bank embraces employees of all experience levels, backgrounds, and beliefs. They understand the value of a diverse team and make efforts to hire a variety of people. Working here has really enhanced my knowledge, my understanding of different cultures, leadership skills and a sense of direction for the future.

Ashley Watson
AVP – Security Operations & Risk Manager, General Administration

Over the past four years at Bank of China UK, I have had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in my role as the Security Operations and Risk Manager. My role involves safeguarding the bank’s operations through robust risk management and proactive security strategies. Every day brings new challenges, and the dynamic nature of the role keeps me engaged and motivated. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is being part of a truly diverse and multicultural environment. Collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds has broadened my perspective and enriched both my professional and personal experiences.

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