Experience

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  CONQUEST SHIPPING LIMITED

  • Shipping/Logistics Co-ordinator

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  RKY Services Limited/Red Kite Master Fund

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Shipping/Trade Finance Adminstrator

    • Jun 2007 - Dec 2015
    • London, United Kingdom

    Servicing physical LME metals contracts for the hedge fund Red Kite Master Fund Limited.Co-ordination with producers/suppliers and buyers for import/export of cargoes worldwide.Liaising with shipping companies/agents and warehouses regarding freight and warehousing.Issuing and checking invoices and bills of lading and supporting shipping documentation.Responsible for issuing LC's to suppliers and negotiating trade finance/LC lines and pricing with financing banks. Handling export LC's/documentary presentations under LC or collection.Supporting traders/finance team regarding collateral and risk/credit control.Maintaining and updating contract and stock records.

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  Varomet Services Limited

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Contracts Administrator

    • Jul 2005 - May 2007
    • London, United Kingdom

    Maintaining and handling purchase and sales contracts from conclusion to completion, covering contract issuance, arranging shipment, payment to suppliers, negotiating with shipping lines/freight forwarders to ensure smooth and efficient operations.Instruct and prepare shipping documents for sales contracts, primarily against LC terms.Liaise and negotiate pricing with LC confirming and financing banks.Strict control and monitoring of imports and exports.

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  Mitsui UK Limited

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Assistant Manager Trade Finance Dept

    • Mar 2002 - Jun 2005
    • London, United Kingdom

    Responsible for establishing Trade Finance facilities with banks.Issuing Import/Standby LC's and bank guarantees.Checking shipping documentation for Mitsui UK Operational departments prior to LC presentation.Advising internally on shipping and documentation issues.LC course instructor.

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  Enron Metals and Commodity/MG Metal and Commodity Limited

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Specialist - Traffic Department

    • Aug 1996 - Feb 2002
    • London, United Kingdom

    Supervised Far East section responsible for administration of physical contracts from conclusion to shipment/delivery and payment. Advised and supported team members on Trade Finance/Documentary Credit related issues.

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  Profer Services (UK) Limited

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Traffic/Shipping Manager

    • May 1994 - Jul 1996
    • London, United Kingdom

    Assisted in establishing a new company trading in Steel scrap with 2 ex Marc Rich traders.Responsible for establishing operational procedures for the operations dept.General contract administration. Supervision of small team of 4.Dealing with brokers, agents and surveyors to ensure efficient and timely shipment operations.Booking of cargoes on breakbulk basis. Checking charter party terms and laytime calculations