
Hi J***n,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m Jasmine, an HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your leadership in structured trade finance at C***k and your track record in export finance and political risk mitigation.
We’re currently partnering with G***s to fill a Director of Global Structured Trade Finance Solutions role. Given your experience originating and structuring complex transactions across diverse markets, I believe this opportunity could align nicely with your career ambitions.
Would you be open to a brief chat to explore this role further?
Looking forward to your thoughts.
Best regards,
Jasmine
Hi Jasmine, thanks for reaching out. I’d be happy to have a quick chat to learn more about the Director role,do you have any availability this week?


Hi J***n,
Great to hear you’re interested in learning more. I have the following slots available this week (CET):
• Wednesday, May 15th: 3:00,3:30 PM
• Thursday, May 16th: 10:00,10:30 AM
Do either of these work for you? If not, let me know your preferred times and I’ll do my best to accommodate. We can spend about 20,30 minutes walking through the Director of Global Structured Trade Finance Solutions role and discussing how it aligns with your experience and career goals.
Looking forward to our chat!
Best regards,
Jasmine
Thursday the 16th at 10 AM CET works for me. I’d love to unpack the key challenges in the Global Structured Trade Finance team and see how my background at C***k aligns. Talk then!


Hi J***n,
Thanks for confirming,Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 AM CET works perfectly. I’m looking forward to our 20,30 minute call.
Ahead of our conversation, here’s a brief overview of G***s and the Director, Global Structured Trade Finance Solutions role:
Company Snapshot
• A boutique firm of 200+ professionals specializing in innovative trade finance solutions and risk management for multinational clients.
• Collaborative, multicultural environment powered by cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights.
Role Highlights
1. Strategy & Leadership
, Lead the development and execution of global structured trade finance strategies to mitigate commercial and political risks. Your experience at C***k structuring complex deals across regions will be invaluable.
2. Origination & Underwriting
, Oversee origination, underwriting, and structuring of export finance transactions across diverse industries,building on your track record at C***E and A***A.
3. Client Advisory
, Manage senior-level relationships, offering strategic advice on trade finance solutions and investment opportunities, leveraging your strong client-management background.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
, Partner with risk, product, and tech teams to enhance offerings, optimize frameworks, and drive market expansion,aligning with your collaborative, problem-solving style.
5. Market Intelligence & Compliance
, Monitor global trends and regulatory shifts to identify growth avenues and ensure compliance.
What’s in it for You
• High Impact & Visibility: Shape our global trade finance proposition at the leadership level.
• Professional Growth: Clear path to further executive responsibilities and ongoing skill development.
• Robust Support: Access to dedicated analysts, advanced tech platforms, and targeted training.
• Competitive Rewards: Market-aligned salary, performance bonus, and long-term incentives.
During our call, I’ll dive deeper into the team’s current challenges and explore how your background aligns. Please let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like me to cover.
Speak soon!
Best regards,
Jasmine
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks for the overview, Jasmine. I’d like to dig into the team’s immediate priorities and success metrics to see how my experience at C***k can add value. Also, could you share a rough compensation range so I can evaluate the fit?


Hi J***n,
Great questions,happy to dive in.
1. Team’s Immediate Priorities
- Expanding our structured trade finance book across high-growth corridors (especially Asia,Pacific and Latin America), leveraging data-driven insights to identify and close new mandates.
- Enhancing our political-risk framework by integrating ESG considerations and stress-testing across different jurisdictions,a natural extension of your work at C***k mitigating risks in complex markets.
- Accelerating product innovation, particularly around supply-chain financing and receivables securitization, to meet evolving client needs and differentiate our offering.
2. Success Metrics
- Origination volume and fee-based revenue growth (quarterly and annual targets).
- Risk-adjusted return on assets (ensuring new deals meet our hurdle rates).
- Client satisfaction and retention scores among top 20 global clients.
- Time-to-close on complex transactions (we’re driving toward a streamlined underwriting process).
3. Rough Compensation Range
While final figures depend on experience and total package design, for a Director in Global Structured Trade Finance Solutions we’re targeting:
- Base salary in the ballpark of €130,000,€160,000
- Annual performance bonus of 20,30% of base
- Long-term incentives (equity or deferred cash)
- Comprehensive benefits (health, pension, training budget)
Let me know if that aligns with your expectations or if you’d like to discuss any of these points further. Looking forward to our call and exploring how your background can drive these priorities forward.
Best,
Jasmine
Thanks, Jasmine. Can you share how this package stacks up against similar director roles at larger banks, and how aggressive the risk-adjusted return targets are compared to what I’m delivering today at C***k?


Hi J***n,
Great questions , happy to give you a market comparison.
1. Compensation vs. Larger Banks
• Base salary: Top global banks for a Director in structured trade finance typically range from €150k,€180k, with annual bonuses of 25,35% of base. Equity participation is often modest and gated by wider corporate cycles.
• Our package (€130k,€160k base, 20,30% bonus plus meaningful long-term incentives) sits squarely within that band once you factor in the boutique’s equity/deferred-cash upside. In practice, for top performers our total cash + equity opportunity can exceed what many large-bank peers deliver, thanks to our lean structure and revenue-share philosophy.
2. Risk-Adjusted Return Targets
• At major banks you’re typically asked to hit hurdle RAROA levels of around 1.2%,1.5% on new deals, with plenty of capital buffers and approval layers.
• In our Director role, we’re aiming for RAROA north of 1.8% on origination volume, driven by high-growth corridors and tighter ESG-adjusted stress tests. That is more aggressive, but you’ll have direct access to advanced analytics, streamlined credit committees, and an empowered team of analysts to help you exceed those targets without the red tape.
In short, our financial package is very competitive against the big players, and while our RAROA hurdles are about 20,30% higher, the combination of cutting-edge tools, quick decision-making, and meaningful upside should help you outperform. Let me know if you’d like more detail on any of these points before our call.
Best,
Jasmine
Thanks, Jasmine,so the base and bonus sit a bit below top banks, but the long-term incentives could bridge that gap. I’m running around 1.4,1.5% RAROA at C***k today, so hitting north of 1.8% would be a step up,can you share how streamlined your credit-committee process and analytics support really are to help achieve that?


Hi J***n,
Great question,our goal is to give you the tools and speed to hit north of 1.8% RAROA without getting bogged down in red tape. Here’s how we do it:
1. Delegated Authority & Fast Turnarounds
• Deals up to €50m can be approved by our regional credit committee within 48 hours.
• Larger transactions follow a two-tier process (initial sign-off in 72 hours, full approval in one week).
2. Dedicated Analytics Support
• You’ll work alongside a team of four senior analysts who build bespoke risk models and RAROA forecasts.
• Real-time BI dashboards let you stress-test scenarios (ESG, currency shifts, country risk) in minutes.
3. Streamlined Digital Workflow
• Standardized credit-memo templates reduce drafting time by ~30%.
• An integrated platform tracks every approval step, flags exceptions automatically, and issues decision reminders.
4. Regular Risk-Review Cadence
• Weekly “deep dive” calls with our Head of Risk and ESG lead ensure stress-testing assumptions are aligned and capital hurdles are met.
• Quarterly business reviews tie your origination targets directly to RAROA performance metrics.
This structure gives you clarity on hurdle rates, quick feedback loops, and the analytical horsepower to pursue high-return trades confidently.
Would you like to schedule a 20-minute call with our Head of Risk Analytics next week to walk through a live demo of the platform? Let me know what times work for you.
Best regards,
Jasmine
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain