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Senior Trade Finance Specialist

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
Danske Bank logo

at Danske Bank

Investment Banking

Posted 13 days ago

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**Senior Trade Finance Specialist - Helsinki, Finland** Lead and deliver comprehensive Trade Finance services to Finnish clients, leveraging bank guarantees expertise. Collaborate internationally, drive digital transformation, and ensure seamless service delivery. Ideal candidate offers 3+ years in Trade Finance, strong bank guarantees knowledge, proficiency in Finnish and English, and familiarity with URDG, ISP rules. Embrace complexity, learn continuously, and thrive in a collaborative, agile team environment. Join Finland's top-ranked Trade Finance team. Apply by Oct 4, 2026.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Not specified
Country
Finland

Full Job Description

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Are you interested in Trade Finance and ready to deliver quality customer service in a thriving international environment? Join our professional and leading Trade Finance team as a Senior Trade Finance Specialist, where you will provide comprehensive advisory services to clients across Finland whilst contributing to our digital transformation journey.

 

What you will be doing

As a Senior Trade Finance Specialist, you will work at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with clients in Finland to deliver high-quality and tailored Trade Finance services. Your previous experience in bank guarantees will be essential as you support companies in navigating complex international bank guarantee transactions whilst working alongside colleagues in Nordic countries and Lithuania to ensure seamless service delivery. In this role you will

  • Take ownership of bank guarantees end to end, creating value through trusted advice
  • Keep documentation and deadlines on track for accurate, timely and compliant delivery
  • Drive smarter ways of working that improve quality, efficiency and client focus
  • Help develop digital capabilities that simplify processes and enhance client experience
  • Build strong international collaboration to deliver a seamless service

     

About you

  • A minimum of three years experience in Trade Finance and strong knowledge in bank guarantees
  • Knowledge of the legal, compliance and risk aspects of bank guarantees, including URDG and ISP rules; experience with other Trade Finance products is considered an advantage
  • Engaging and professional communication skills in Finnish and English; skills in Swedish, German or French are considered an advantage
  • A relevant degree in finance, business or a related field
  • Proficiency in using digital tools accurately and efficiently
  • A structured and proactive mindset, with confidence in navigating complexity, embracing new challenges and learning along the way

 

What we offer you

You will join an agile team of 10 Trade Finance specialists, ranked by clients as Finlands best Trade Finance team for two consecutive years in the Prospera Trade Finance survey. Working closely with experienced colleagues across the Nordics and Lithuania, you will broaden your expertise through collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous professional growth.

A strong team culture is central to our success. We celebrate achievements together and enjoy spending time as a team beyond our day-to-day work. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility while maintaining strong team connections through regular collaboration at the office 3-4 days weekly.

 

Are you ready for the next step?

We would be delighted to hear from you if you are ready to make your mark in Trade Finance. For more information about this position, please contact Minna Erkkil at minna.erkkila@danskebank.fi or +358 50 410 9595 (on vacation 2529 September).

Please submit your application and CV by 4 October 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!

Senior Trade Finance Specialist

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: Finland

Danske Bank logo
Investment Banking

13 days ago

No clicks

at Danske Bank

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Senior Trade Finance Specialist - Helsinki, Finland** Lead and deliver comprehensive Trade Finance services to Finnish clients, leveraging bank guarantees expertise. Collaborate internationally, drive digital transformation, and ensure seamless service delivery. Ideal candidate offers 3+ years in Trade Finance, strong bank guarantees knowledge, proficiency in Finnish and English, and familiarity with URDG, ISP rules. Embrace complexity, learn continuously, and thrive in a collaborative, agile team environment. Join Finland's top-ranked Trade Finance team. Apply by Oct 4, 2026.

Full Job Description

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Are you interested in Trade Finance and ready to deliver quality customer service in a thriving international environment? Join our professional and leading Trade Finance team as a Senior Trade Finance Specialist, where you will provide comprehensive advisory services to clients across Finland whilst contributing to our digital transformation journey.

 

What you will be doing

As a Senior Trade Finance Specialist, you will work at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with clients in Finland to deliver high-quality and tailored Trade Finance services. Your previous experience in bank guarantees will be essential as you support companies in navigating complex international bank guarantee transactions whilst working alongside colleagues in Nordic countries and Lithuania to ensure seamless service delivery. In this role you will

  • Take ownership of bank guarantees end to end, creating value through trusted advice
  • Keep documentation and deadlines on track for accurate, timely and compliant delivery
  • Drive smarter ways of working that improve quality, efficiency and client focus
  • Help develop digital capabilities that simplify processes and enhance client experience
  • Build strong international collaboration to deliver a seamless service

     

About you

  • A minimum of three years experience in Trade Finance and strong knowledge in bank guarantees
  • Knowledge of the legal, compliance and risk aspects of bank guarantees, including URDG and ISP rules; experience with other Trade Finance products is considered an advantage
  • Engaging and professional communication skills in Finnish and English; skills in Swedish, German or French are considered an advantage
  • A relevant degree in finance, business or a related field
  • Proficiency in using digital tools accurately and efficiently
  • A structured and proactive mindset, with confidence in navigating complexity, embracing new challenges and learning along the way

 

What we offer you

You will join an agile team of 10 Trade Finance specialists, ranked by clients as Finlands best Trade Finance team for two consecutive years in the Prospera Trade Finance survey. Working closely with experienced colleagues across the Nordics and Lithuania, you will broaden your expertise through collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous professional growth.

A strong team culture is central to our success. We celebrate achievements together and enjoy spending time as a team beyond our day-to-day work. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility while maintaining strong team connections through regular collaboration at the office 3-4 days weekly.

 

Are you ready for the next step?

We would be delighted to hear from you if you are ready to make your mark in Trade Finance. For more information about this position, please contact Minna Erkkil at minna.erkkila@danskebank.fi or +358 50 410 9595 (on vacation 2529 September).

Please submit your application and CV by 4 October 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!