Senior Trade & Structured Finance Coordinator

DİREKÇİ GROUP

Direkci Group is a well-established group of companies founded in 1983, operating across agriculture, commodity trading and multiple sectors, with a strong and growing international footprint.

We are seeking a Senior Trade & Structured Finance Coordinator to coordinate and support our Borrowing Base Facility (BBF), structured finance and trade finance processes, working closely with foreign banks, funds and financial advisors as part of our global financing strategy.

This role reports directly to the CEO and CFO and supports the coordination and execution of the Group’s international financing operations.

Purpose of the Role

To coordinate international financing processes, ensure they are executed in line with institutional standards, and provide structured support to senior management in strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison in communications and meetings with foreign banks and financial institutions
• Coordinate on a daily basis with financial advisors and relevant platforms throughout BBF and refinancing processes
• Coordinate and follow up on lender Q&A processes
• Monitor and maintain data room processes including financial statements, contracts and collateral documentation
• Review and assess financing proposals and term sheets
• Prepare comparative analyses and provide structured input to senior management
• Monitor collection flows, controlled account structures and collateral mechanisms
• Support and follow up on all steps leading up to credit closing to ensure timely completion

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in trade finance, treasury or structured finance
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Direct experience working with foreign banks and financial institutions
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret and report on financial statements
• High level of discipline, strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Open to occasional international travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commodity or agribusiness finance
• Knowledge of Eximbank structures, LC and SBLC
• Background in global banking or Big4 advisory environments