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Chief Trade Finance Sales Officer

SRC Ecosystem · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Chief Trade Finance Sales Officer

Location: Remote (Europe, Middle East, Asia Preferred)Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Trade Finance & Business DevelopmentReports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)About SRC EcosystemSRC Ecosystem is an AI-powered blockchain platform transforming global trade and trade finance through digital trade documentation, tokenized trade assets, embedded financing, cross-border payments, and liquidity solutions.

Built on EVM technology, the platform connects exporters, importers, financial institutions, and liquidity providers to bridge the global trade finance gap.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Head of Trade Finance Sales to lead global trade finance origination, client acquisition, lender onboarding, and liquidity partner development.This role is responsible for driving transaction volumes on the SRC Ecosystem by acquiring exporters, importers, banks, non-bank lenders, institutional investors, and liquidity providers while building strategic financing partnerships across key international trade corridors.The ideal candidate has an extensive network in global trade finance and a proven track record in originating trade finance transactions and raising institutional liquidity.---Key ResponsibilitiesTrade Finance Origination & SalesSource and onboard exporters, importers, SMEs, corporates, and commodity traders seeking trade finance solutions.Build and manage a robust pipeline of trade finance opportunities.Structure and originate:Receivables FinanceInvoice FinancingPurchase Order FinancingSupply Chain FinanceInventory FinancingDistributor FinanceStructured Trade FinanceCross-Border Payment and FX SolutionsTokenized Trade Finance Opportunities.Lender & Liquidity AcquisitionLead the acquisition and onboarding of:BanksNon-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs)Trade Finance FundsFamily OfficesPrivate Credit FundsInstitutional InvestorsAlternative LendersFintech LendersLiquidity Providers (LPs).Build and maintain a global network of funding and liquidity partners.Develop financing capacity to support trade assets originated on the platform.Negotiate commercial terms and partnership agreements with funding partners.Ensure sufficient liquidity is available to support transaction growth across the ecosystem.Strategic PartnershipsDevelop partnerships with:Export Credit Agencies (ECAs)Trade AssociationsChambers of CommerceLogistics CompaniesInsurance ProvidersTrade Service ProvidersDistribution Partners.Expand the ecosystem's presence across major trade corridors.Business DevelopmentDrive revenue growth and transaction volumes across the platform.Identify new markets and industry sectors.Develop strategic go-to-market initiatives.Represent the company at conferences, trade missions, and industry events.Build strategic relationships with key decision-makers globally.Client Relationship ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to exporters and importers.Understand clients' working capital challenges and financing requirements.Structure customized financing solutions and coordinate execution with internal teams.Build long-term relationships with clients and funding partners.Internal CollaborationWork closely with:Product TeamCredit & Risk TeamLegal & ComplianceOperations TeamTechnology TeamInvestor Relations Teamto ensure efficient execution, onboarding, and scaling of trade finance activities.---Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Trade finance transaction volume originated.Number of exporters and importers onboarded.Number of banks and lenders onboarded.Amount of liquidity secured and activated on the platform.Number of active liquidity providers and institutional investors onboarded.Annual financing capacity established.Revenue generated from originated transactions.Number of strategic partnerships signed.Growth of tokenized trade assets financed through the ecosystem.---Requirements10+ years of experience in:Trade FinanceStructured Trade FinanceSupply Chain FinanceCorporate BankingTransaction BankingTrade Finance SalesBusiness Development.Proven track record of originating trade finance transactions and securing funding partnerships.Extensive network of:Exporters and ImportersBanks and Financial InstitutionsTrade FundsInstitutional InvestorsAlternative LendersFamily OfficesLiquidity Providers.Strong understanding of:Documentary TradeOpen Account TradeReceivables FinanceWorking Capital SolutionsCross-Border PaymentsTrade Asset Distribution.Experience in fintech, blockchain, tokenization, or digital trade platforms is highly desirable.---Why Join SRC Ecosystem?Help bridge the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap.Build the future of global trade finance and trade asset tokenization.Work at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and institutional finance.Play a critical role in onboarding both trade participants and liquidity providers into a rapidly growing global ecosystem.