Trade Finance Manager (f/m/d)
Axpo · Baden, CH ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Finance
- Experience
- 5+ years
Workload: 80–100% | Baden
fixed-term for 6 months (potential to become permanent)
What you will do
Operate Parent Company Guarantees, Documentary and Standby Letters of Credit, LOIs, Bank Guarantees, Bid- and Performance Bonds across a banking network of 30+ banks worldwide
Lead the creation and continuous improvement of cross-departmental trade finance processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and automation
Work closely with international trade finance banks, insurers, and internal teams such as legal, finance, and commercial operations
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and a clear audit trail for all transactions, in coordination with other teams across the Group
Act as a strategic partner to commercial desks (gas, power, LNG, LPG), supporting P&L and optimizing capital consumption
Support structured trade finance transactions and related tasks such as invoice control and internal recharge
What you bring & who you are
A finance degree from a recognized university or business school
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a commodity trading house or bank, with hands-on exposure to LC/guarantee operations
A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness
A strong communicator who collaborates transparently and stays composed under pressure
Fluent English (C1/C2); German is a strong plus, and other European languages (Italian, Spanish, French) are useful
Ideally, experience with financial reporting or finance system implementation
Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we look forward to your application.
About the team
You'll join a close-knit, detail-driven team at the heart of Axpo's liquidity and collateral management. We value transparency, mutual support, and diverse perspectives, and we celebrate our successes together.
Benefits:
At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!
Working Hours
Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect work-life balance.
Generous pension plan
We pay 60% of your pension contributions - for a secure future.
Health comes first
100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.
Parental leave
16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued pay) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued pay) to spend valuable time with your family.
Support for your family
Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).
Exclusive discounts
Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom.
Public transportation
No problem: with the SwissPass (max. CHF 190) you can get from A to B at a reasonable price.
At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.