Global Trade and Commodities Trainee

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International Trade and Transaction Banking (ITB) is one of the key financing activities of CACIB. The main goal of ITB is to support Corporate and Financial Institution clients in their day-to-day and working capital optimization needs.
ITB covers more than 40 geographies globally and has a dedicated set-up in Singapore. ITB includes several product lines: Global Trade & Commodities, Cash Management and Export Finance. Within ITB, Global Trade & Commodities (GTC) provides short to medium term trade facilities and financing solutions to CACIB's clients in order to optimize their working capital requirements.
We are hiring a trainee (one-year contract) with opportunity of renewal for another year, to join the GTC Singapore Team. He/She will be assisting the GTC Originators in the development of the Singapore portfolio and will be required to assist in the preparation of pitches, attend client meetings, write call memos, conduct market research / due diligence, prepare internal and external proposals, assist with various presentations / reporting, support selected transaction execution.
Main Responsibilities
Origination and Portfolio Development
Assist the GTC Originators in handling an existing portfolio and prospecting for new clients.
Contribute to due diligence on clients and prospects, conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
Propose initial transaction structures and pricing simulations for client discussions.
Prepare and participate in pitches, draft term sheets, write call memos.
Write early birds and executive summary documents for credit applications, join credit committees when required.
Proactively keep up to date on clients' activities and markets developments.
Support the management on various presentations / periodic reporting / projects when required.
Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Role Requirements
We are looking for someone highly driven and detailed-oriented in all tasks. He/She has a curious mind, is proactive with a good learning attitude, and possess strong motivation to build a successful career in the banking sector.
Previous experience in banking / trade finance / commodity finance would be a plus.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) are required as well as strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. The candidate must be a team player.
Fluency in English and Mandarin (oral and written) and strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type
Employment type Contract
Job function
Job function Finance
Industries Banking
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