Trade Finance Coordinator

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is aiming for an independent future as a listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange, building on our legacy as a global leader in maritime technology and solutions. We’re looking for a Trade Finance Coordinator to help shape our next chapter.

Corporate Treasury is responsible for cash management, trade finance, group funding and foreign exchange risk management. The trade finance function is responsible for issuing, amending, monitoring, and closing bank and parent company guarantees (financial guarantees) and letters of credit (No: “Remburser”). The function works closely with the various Business Areas on negotiating the terms/format of these instruments. In addition, the function is responsible for export financing schemes.

The position reports to the SVP Treasury in Kongsberg Maritime.

Why become a part of KM?

• Growth & Impact: Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of maritime innovation, with the agility and ambition of a newly listed company.
• Global Reach: Collaborate with leading banks, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders worldwide.
• Culture: Join a people-focused, collaborative environment that values initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.
  
  

What you will do in the role

• Advise on and manage trade finance instruments (bank/parent company guarantees, letters of credit)
• Issue, amend and close guarantees and monitor KM’s guarantee portfolio
• Provide reporting and perform periodic and ad-hoc analysis
• Report on Key Performance Indicators related to guarantees
• Provide internal training for project managers, marketing, sales, and contract managers
• Support contract negotiations with guarantee terms and wordings
• Drive process improvements and digitalization in trade finance
• Assist in the operation of the group's trade finance system and digital guarantee system
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Contribute to KM’s compliance by working closely with relevant banks and financial institutions related to Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and the issuance of guarantees

Your qualifications

• Degree in finance, economics, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in trade finance (guarantees/letters of credit)
• Experience working with contracts and/or payment tools
• Excellent communication in English. Fluency in Norwegian is highly preferred as it is the working language in the team 
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Power Point and PowerBI
  
  

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start work with limited access whilst the clearance is being processed.

As a person you

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Team player with strong communication skills, being able to build networks internally and externally
• Strong commercial mindset, analytical skills, and a collaborative approach

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to grow with KM as we intend to become a listed company
• Broad exposure across treasury, finance, and commercial operations
• Competitive terms and conditions
• Hybrid Working arrangements
  
  

Location
Kongsberg, Oslo or other KM locations in Norway.

Ready to shape the future of maritime finance?
Apply now and join us on our journey!

Questions? Contact
Pascale Heffermehl, Trade Finance Manager, +4791644369

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