Trade Finance Specialist

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Head of Cash Management

 

Reporting to the Head of Trade Finance, you will support ABB Robotics’ global trade finance operations. We are looking for a highly motivated Trade Finance Specialist to join our centralized Trade Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for the issuance, amendment, maintenance, and monitoring of bank guarantees, bonds, and other trade finance instruments supporting business operations globally.

As part of a centrally managed organization, you will work closely with business units, legal teams, banks, and external stakeholders worldwide to ensure efficient and compliant trade finance operations.

The work model for the role is: hybrid
Preferred location: Prague, Krakow, Warsaw

Your responsibilities

• Issue, amend, extend, and cancel bank guarantees and bonds in accordance with business requirements.

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of trade finance instruments.

• Coordinate with relationship banks and internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing of requests.

• Review guarantee wording and support negotiations with customers, banks, and legal teams.

• Monitor outstanding guarantees and ensure renewals, expiries, and reductions are managed proactively.

• Maintain trade finance documentation and records in relevant systems.

• Support global business units with trade finance expertise and advisory services.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking regulations, and risk management requirements.

• Prepare reports, KPIs, and management information related to guarantee portfolios and utilization.

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization across global operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Treasury, or a related field.

• 3–7 years of experience in Trade Finance, Treasury Operations, Banking, or Corporate Finance.

• Strong knowledge of guarantees, bonds, letters of credit, and international trade finance practices.

• Experience working with multinational organizations and global banking partners.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global shared service center or centralized treasury environment.

• Knowledge Treasury Management Systems, or trade finance platforms.

• Experience with process automation and digital trade finance solutions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a globally visible trade finance function under Treasury.

• Exposure to international projects and stakeholders.

• Collaborative and diverse working environment.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Location: Flexible / Global Service Center
Reporting to: Head of Trade Finance / Treasury Operations

Join us and help deliver world-class trade finance services that support our global business growth.

What’s in it for you

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.