Trade Finance and Distribution Expert

This requisition has been originally posted on May 21st

Drive the distribution of complex trade finance solutions across global markets

We are looking for a commercially driven Senior Associate/Vice President to join a growing Trade Distribution team within a leading international bank.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of origination, structuring, and distribution of trade finance assets, helping to optimize portfolio performance and unlock new growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including banks, investors, and corporate clients—to bring complex transactions to market.

🌍 Your impact

• Structure and distribute trade finance solutions, including Supply Chain Finance and Receivables Finance transactions
• Drive portfolio optimization, using techniques such as syndication, sell-downs, and credit risk mitigation
• Support and lead client engagements, including pitches and RfP processes
• Build relationships with financial institutions and investors to expand distribution capacity
• Coordinate cross-functional execution, working with teams across sales, risk, legal, and product management.
• Contribute to developing scalable processes and innovative transaction structures

⚡ Why this role stands out

• Exposure to complex, international transactions with real financial impact
• A role combining commercial strategy, structuring, and execution
• Opportunity to operate in a growing and entrepreneurial setup
• Direct interaction with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Strong learning curve at the intersection of trade finance, capital optimization, and distribution

👥 Your profile

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive outcomes
• Solid stakeholder management skills across different seniority levels
• Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Proactive and ownership-driven, with a hands-on mindset

📈 Experience & skills

• ~7+ years of experience in banking, finance, or structured / working capital solutions
• Experience in loan syndication, distribution, or structured finance
• Understanding of capital optimization techniques (e.g. sell-downs, insurance, participations)
• Strong financial modelling capabilities
• Master’s degree, preferably in (Business) Economics, (Quantitative) Finance
• Fluent in English

Rewards and benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• 25-28 vacation days depending on your contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary and 8% holiday allowance

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options

• A mobility card: choose your mode of transport for commuting each day, with free public transport on weekends.

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• An informal working environment with a diverse group of innovative colleagues

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