Trade Finance Manager

CECO Environmental Corporation

. Manage corporate trade finance activities related to letters of credit, standby letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, parent company guarantees, and other trade-related financial instruments .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAddison • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing corporate trade finance activities, including letters of credit and bank guarantees, while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and internal controls. Proven ability to negotiate complex financial terms and collaborate with global stakeholders across various business functions.

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Trade Finance ManagementNegotiation of Trade Finance TermsCompliance with International Trade RegulationsCross-Border Transaction SupportCorporate Trade Finance Experience

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Hard Skills

Letters of CreditBank GuaranteesDocumentary CollectionsTrade Finance InstrumentsRisk EvaluationFinancial Documentation AnalysisInternational Trade PracticesUCP 600ISP98Incoterms

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CollaborationTraining and EducationProcess Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

CTP

Industry Keywords

Corporate FinanceTreasuryInternational FinanceGlobal Trade FinanceMultinational Corporate Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage corporate trade finance activities related to letters of credit, standby letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, parent company guarantees, and other trade-related financial instruments
Serve as the corporate subject matter expert for trade finance matters
Advise internal stakeholders on structures, documentation requirements, risk considerations, and commercial implications
Negotiate trade finance terms with customers, suppliers, banks, and internal business partners
Review, analyze, and approve trade finance language in contracts, purchase orders, bid packages, credit support requests, and commercial agreements
Partner with Treasury, Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Business Unit leadership
Provide global oversight for trade finance activities across regions
Coordinate with banking partners on issuance, amendment, renewal, cancellation, pricing, and administration of trade finance instruments
Evaluate country, customer, counterparty, documentary compliance, payment, performance, and working capital risks
Support cross-border transactions and resolve trade finance issues with regional teams, legal counsel, banks, customers, and suppliers
Maintain records, reporting, forecasting, controls, and dashboards for letters of credit, guarantees, exposures, fees, expirations, and obligations
Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authority, internal controls, international trade requirements, sanctions screening expectations, and applicable regulations
Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and standard practices to improve visibility, reduce risk, lower costs, and increase efficiency
Train team members and educate internal stakeholders as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of progressive trade finance, treasury, corporate finance, international finance, or related experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, or a related field required
Corporate trade finance experience required; meaningful experience supporting trade finance from within a corporate environment, not solely from a banking environment
Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, including letters of credit, standby letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, bid bonds, performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, and payment security structures
Demonstrated experience negotiating letters of credit, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, commercial terms, banking terms, credit support language, and related trade finance documentation
Demonstrated ability to work with global stakeholders across multiple countries, regions, time zones, currencies, and business practices
Ability to partner effectively with Legal, Treasury, Finance, Sales, Operations, and executive stakeholders on complex commercial and financial matters
Advanced degree or professional certification such as CTP preferred
Experience supporting global import/export activity, cross-border transactions, project-based businesses, manufacturing, engineered products, industrial services, or complex multinational corporate environments preferred
Working knowledge of international trade practices, documentary requirements, Incoterms, UCP 600, ISP98, and related trade finance principles preferred
Knowledge of global trade finance rules, international documentation standards, country-specific requirements, and regional banking practices preferred
Ability to train team members and provide education to internal stakeholders
Limited domestic and international travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Limited domestic and international travel may be required
Flexible working hours when needed to support projects and stakeholders across multiple time zones
Collaborative, purpose-driven work environment
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Accessibility assistance or accommodation available