Trade Finance Specialist

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Trade Finance Delivery Center Team Lead
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to advise internal customers across various functions and businesses on a range of Treasury-related matters. Daily, you will identify opportunities to improve processes, minimize risks, and improve risk management. You will also apply your knowledge by implementing appropriate financial instruments and executing transactions to manage financial risks. We are further developing the Global Trade Finance Development Center (TFDC) in Kraków, expanding its role as a Center of Expertise (CoE) for Export and Trade Finance processes. We are looking for skilled, self-motivated candidates who would like to contribute to this initiative and become part of this exciting journey.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-Li

This role supports the Trade Finance Delivery Center across the Americas, APAC, or EMEA regions and reports to the Trade Finance Delivery Center Team Lead in Kraków, Poland. The main stakeholders are banks and internal ABB project managers across various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serving as a senior member of the Export and Trade Finance team while managing the full end-to-end processing of guarantees and counter-guarantees

- Handling complex, non-standard, and high-risk trade finance transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies, bank requirements, and regulatory standards

- Delivering operational guidance to local business units and serving as a primary contact for ABB’s core banks while coordinating operational discussions and handling escalations

- Serving as a subject matter expert, supporting team members with process-related queries and sharing knowledge to improve team capabilities

- Identifying process inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities, and leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

- Participating in Treasury and transformation projects, supporting process design, implementation, and change adoption

- Collaborating with internal stakeholders across functions and regions to ensure effective delivery of trade finance services

- Demonstrating clear ownership, accountability, sound judgment, and risk awareness while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance

- Upholding ABB’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for decisions and actions and promoting a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration

You will join an experienced, collaborative, and knowledgeable team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications:

- You have 3–5 years of experience in Treasury , with experience in the administration and processing of Trade Finance instruments

- You possess solid knowledge of Trade Finance instruments , with familiarity with URDG and UCP

- You are proficient in MS Excel and standard Windows applications

- You communicate effectively and have experience partnering with internal and external groups, such as banks and business units

- Degree in Finance, Banking, Treasury Management, Economics, or a related field

- You are comfortable communicating in English

- Knowledge of German and/or Spanish would be an asset

- You hold a valid visa or work permit to work in Poland

What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

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Benefits:

- Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology

- Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment

- Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills

- Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance

- Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program

- Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.