Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.
As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group's financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).
Main Responsibilities:
- To develop Corporate Trade initiatives in key sectors that Global Trade strategically targets in China, including the EV value chain, Renewable Energy, Food, Healthcare, Luxury and Retail, Environment, and overseas Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).
- To facilitate routine transactions in areas such as Bank Guarantees (including technical, equity, and financing SBLC/guarantees), Letters of Credit (LC), Documents against Payment/Acceptance (DP/DA), Leasing Finance, Invoice Finance, and Cash Management.
- To support the Global Trade team at the APAC level for cross-border transactions (both inbound and outbound) and to collaborate with EMEA and Americas platforms.
- To initiate Supply Chain Finance (SCF) and Working Capital Solutions in the onshore market while also assisting Chinese clients operating abroad.
- To investigate Financial Institution (FI) trade finance opportunities, primarily focusing on counter guarantees/SBLC from Chinese banks under PRC jurisdiction.
- To identify and promote ESG and Green Financing initiatives from a Global Trade perspective.
- To collaborate closely with the syndication team to identify opportunities for distributing bank guarantees and, when applicable, SCF transactions.
- To prepare and present files for Business Committees and, when necessary, to manage the credit process from start to finish, including high-level financial analysis and credit documentation.
- To coordinate with internal stakeholders throughout the deal origination, closing, and post-drawdown monitoring processes.
Required Skills:
- Strong background in corporate trade operations, encompassing origination, documentation, distribution, and a wide range of cash services.
- Critical expertise in risk and credit assessment, coupled with a deep understanding of international trade finance practices, compliance standards, and applicable local regulations and laws.
- Holder of a Master's degree with 6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in industries such as banking or corporate sectors.
- Strong insight into the insurance market and its evolving dynamics, including both commercial aspects and Export Credit Agency (ECA) considerations. Experience in Fintech is an added advantage.
- Good communication and presentation skills in English.
- A proactive work ethic and a self-motivated mindset.
- Good interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.