About the role
On behalf of one of our clients in Geneva, an international commodities trading company, we are seeking a Middle Office & Finance Officer.
Working closely with senior management, you will combine transaction risk monitoring, finance and treasury reporting, and coordination with external partners. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes ownership of follow-ups and communicates confidently with banks, advisers and colleagues.
Key responsibilities
Middle office and risk monitoring
- Monitor trading margins against expectations and flag discrepancies.
- Track capital committed to transactions and identify delays in repayment or completion.
- Monitor overdue receivables, counterparty exposures and concentration risk.
- Follow up on shipments against advance payments and agreed schedules.
- Monitor foreign exchange exposures and compliance with banking covenants.
- Identify financial and operational risks,
investigate exceptions and escalate concerns promptly.
Finance and treasury support
- Prepare and maintain cash-flow forecasts and payment schedules.
- Track incoming and outgoing payments in coordination with operations and accounting.
- Review bank charges, interest and financing costs.
- Maintain accurate Excel reporting and provide management with explicit financial information.
- Work with the external accounting team to ensure information is complete and timely.
External relationships and coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day communications with banks, lawyers, auditors, accountants, insurers and brokers.
- Manage KYC updates, information requests and supporting documentation.
- Follow up on outstanding requests and maintain organised records.
- Progressively become the first point of contact for these relationships, with a structured handover from senior management.