JCW Search AG are looking for a Senior Relationship Manager – Commodity Trade Finance to join them in Zurich.

Overview
Our client, an international bank based in Zurich, is seeking an experienced Senior Relationship Manager to join its Commodity Trade Finance (CTF) team. This role focuses on managing and growing a portfolio of clients within the commodity trade finance sector, alongside originating new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an existing portfolio of commodity trade finance clients
• Originate new business and expand the CTF portfolio
• Structure and review credit facilities aligned with client needs and business strategy
• Prepare and present credit applications to internal risk and credit committees
• Conduct detailed risk analysis across corporate, transactional, and compliance areas
• Monitor client financial performance, collateral, and overall risk exposure
• Coordinate transaction execution with internal stakeholders (e.g. legal, trade finance, operations)
• Negotiate financing and legal documentation
• Ensure full compliance with KYC, KYT, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and drive cross-selling opportunities across corporate banking products

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Economics or equivalent
• 7–10 years’ experience in commodity trade finance, including at least 5 years in a Relationship Manager role
• Strong technical expertise across multi-commodity trade finance structures
• Solid understanding of corporate banking products and risk structuring
• Proven client management, business development, and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English and French (German advantageous)
• Willingness to travel and work in an international environment

Please get in touch at [email protected] or apply below!