Trade Finance Analyst

Trafigura · Buenos Aires

Main Objectives

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures issued by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), Customs, and the Federal Tax Authority (ARCA).
Manage payment channels for imports and other foreign liabilities.
Provide periodic updates to management on compliance with the above requirements and the status of related payments.

Register export contracts with ARCA.
Act as the business point of contact for BCRA Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange regulations.
Keep SECOEXPO records up to date and monitor import clearance processes.
Flag potential non-compliance issues and contingencies involving AFIP, Customs, and the BCRA.
Prepare documentation files for import clearances and exports, coordinating with Customs brokers and banks.
Follow up with banks on payments and access to the Official Foreign Exchange Market (Mercado Único y Libre de Cambios – MULC) for imports, services, financial debt, and interest payments.
Prepare and submit supplementary information required by banks, including cash flow reports, certifications, and specific forms.
Ensure that foreign currency proceeds are received within the applicable deadlines.
Request bank financing for import payments (Fideimpo).
Monitor Fideimpo financing deadlines.
Monitor extraordinary Customs services contracted and SICNEA procedures, coordinating with Customs brokers.
Plan the foreign trade pipeline and keep management and business unit managers informed.
Participate in the analysis and automation of business financial reports for management using AI tools.
Keep departmental procedures and manuals up to date, leveraging AI tools.

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Two to three years of experience in similar positions.
Strong written and spoken English skills.
Proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and networking abilities.
Effective communication skills, particularly when interacting with management.
Strategic mindset, adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive approach.
Ability to work under pressure.