Head of Trade Finance & Credit Management

As our current Head of Trade Finance moves on within the organisation we are seeking a strategic thinker with a passion for trade finance credit risk management and team leadership.

About the job

Alfa Laval seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and develop our Trade Finance and Credit Management activities as part of Group Treasury organization. The Head of Trade Finance and Credit Management will play a critical role in promoting and optimizing global trade finance operations managing credit risk and supporting the companys strategic objectives. This position reports directly to the VP Head of Group Treasury has four direct reports and collaborates closely with stakeholders across the global organization as well as partners in the finance and insurance markets.

This role can be based in Stockholm Lund or Copenhagen . Frequent visits to the headquarters in Lund are .

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies for trade finance and credit management ensuring alignment with Alfa Lavals overall financial and business goals and provide high-level advice and recommendations to operational units and management.

• Trade Finance Oversight: Manage all aspects of trade finance including letters of credit guarantees export/import financing working capital solutions and negotiate agreements with banks credit insurers and export credit agencies.

• Credit Risk Management: Secure robust credit policies procedures and controls; assess and monitor the creditworthiness of customers and partners to optimize credit exposure and mitigate risks.

• Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead mentor and develop the Trade Finance and Credit Management teams fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement while collaborating with business units sales teams and external financial institutions to support commercial objectives.

• Reporting Process Optimization & Compliance: Ensure accurate reporting and analysis of trade finance activities and credit exposures drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives and maintain compliance with internal policies regulatory requirements and best practices.

What you know

• 5 years experience in trade finance credit management or treasury roles preferably in multinational settings

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or related field (legal competence is a plus)

• Proven leadership and people management abilities

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

• Effective in fast-paced international and cross-functional environments

• Skilled at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Fluent in English; Scandinavian language skills are a plus

Whats in it for you

• An opportunity to shape Alfa Lavals global trade finance and credit management strategy

• Engagement within a collaborative high-performing Group Treasury team

• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a global leader in its field

For more information please contact
VP Head of Treasury Henrik Welch henrik.welch@
VP Human Resources Anne Isachsen anne.isachsen@

For union information in Sweden please contact:
Johan Ranhög Akademikerna
Stefan Sandell Ledarna
Monica Anderberg Unionen

Please send your application and resume through the link above no later than 30 of December 2025

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!