Hi D***l, I’m J***e, an HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain. I was impressed by your 14-year track record at B***r,especially your leadership in letters of credit, structured finance and FX operations. We’re partnering with G***c to fill a Director of Trade Finance and Foreign Exchange role, and your expertise seems like a great fit. Would you be interested in a quick chat to explore this opportunity further? Best regards, J***e

Hi D***l, Great to hear you’re interested! How does a 30-minute call look on either: - Wednesday, July 5th at 10:00 AM BRT (UTC-3) - Thursday, July 6th at 3:00 PM BRT (UTC-3) If neither works, just let me know a time that suits you. Here’s a quick preview of the Director of Trade Finance & FX role at G***c: 1. Company & Team • A mid-sized, specialist financial services firm known for innovative trade finance and FX products • Collaborative, performance-driven culture with clear paths into senior leadership 2. Key Responsibilities • Develop and oversee trade finance solutions: letters of credit, structured finance (e.g. Loan 4141, Finimp), export/import L/Cs • Lead FX activities: spot, forward and structured transactions, pricing strategy and regulatory compliance • Mentor and manage a team of analysts and traders, driving process improvements for efficiency and transparency • Partner with wholesale and retail corporate clients to design tailored international payment and financing solutions 3. Growth & Impact • High-visibility role reporting to the Head of Global Markets • Opportunity to shape product roadmaps and influence strategic decisions • Strong support for professional development and leadership training 4. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure • Additional benefits including health coverage, retirement plan and special incentives Looking forward to diving into the details on our call. Please let me know which slot works best for you or suggest an alternative. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi D***l, Perfect,Thursday, July 6 at 3:00 PM BRT it is. You would report directly to the Head of Global Markets, who sits on the firm’s senior leadership team and is deeply involved in shaping our trade finance and FX strategy. The current Trade Finance & FX team is a tight-knit group of specialist analysts and traders. I’m just double-checking the exact headcount and will send you that number before our call so you have the full picture. Looking forward to our conversation! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi D***l, Right now, the Trade Finance & FX team’s top priorities are: 1. Scaling our structured finance offerings (Loan 4141, Finimp, supplier finance) to capture growth in both wholesale and retail segments. 2. Enhancing our FX hedging products,especially for emerging-market clients,by refining pricing models and rolling out more automated workflows. 3. Strengthening regulatory and compliance processes around trade documentation and FX reporting to stay ahead of evolving requirements. 4. Driving efficiency through process simplification and new digital tools so we can accelerate deal execution and improve transparency. In terms of challenges, we’re navigating volatile currency markets, balancing margin pressures with competitive pricing, and aligning legacy processes with our broader digital-transformation roadmap. The team today consists of five specialist analysts and three traders,a tight, collaborative group that leans on each other to solve complex client needs. Our Head of Global Markets is very much a hands-on leader. You’ll work with him daily: he co-chairs key deal-flow meetings, reviews strategic transactions alongside you, and often jumps in on major client pitches. At the same time, he’s committed to mentorship,so you’ll have direct access to his strategic vision while owning your own portfolio and driving initiatives end-to-end. Looking forward to unpacking all of this further on Thursday! Best, J***e

Hi D***l, Great questions. For our structured finance lines we’ve set the following near-term targets and KPIs: • Loan 4141 , Wholesale: 20% YoY volume growth , Retail: 12% YoY volume growth , Key metrics: deal origination count, average ticket size, portfolio utilization rate, and time-to-close • Finimp , Wholesale: 15% YoY growth , Retail: 10% YoY growth , Key metrics: margin per deal, cross-sell ratio, client satisfaction score and document turnaround time On the digital side, we’re piloting: 1. An API-driven deal origination portal integrated with our core treasury system 2. Robotic process automation for automated document verifications and KYC checks 3. A cloud-based trade finance workflow for end-to-end L/C issuance and tracking 4. Early blockchain trials for secure, real-time trade document validation I’ll be happy to walk through these in more detail on our call Thursday at 3:00 PM BRT. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like me to prepare beforehand. Best, J***e

Hi D***l, Great questions. Here’s what I can share ahead of Thursday’s call: 1. Core Treasury System & API Portal - We’ve integrated the API-driven deal origination portal with our in-house core treasury management platform (covering cash, FX and trade workflows). - We’re in a controlled pilot now and targeting a phased rollout: initial release with key wholesale clients by end of this quarter, full expansion across wholesale and retail by early Q4. 2. Blockchain Trial - We’re running the proof-of-concept on a permissioned Hyperledger Fabric network. - Success metrics include: • Document turnaround time (aiming for sub-24-hour issuance) • Settlement speed (shifting from T+2 to near real-time on-chain) • Exception rate in document matching (targeting a 50% reduction) I’ll send you a one-pager with these timelines and metrics before our call. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like in the interim. Looking forward to discussing this in more depth on Thursday at 3:00 PM BRT. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain