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 company’s 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 required.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies for trade finance and credit management, ensuring alignment with Alfa Laval’s 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 Bachelor’s 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
What´s in it for you
An opportunity to shape Alfa Laval’s 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@alfalaval.com
VP Human Resources, Anne Isachsen, anne.isachsen@alfalaval.com
For union information in Sweden, please contact:
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, [email protected]
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, [email protected]
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, [email protected]
Please send your application and resume through the link above no later than 30 of December 2025
Due to the upcoming holiday season, our recruitment process may take a little longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you updated on your application status throughout the process. 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 candidate's 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!
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact!
Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry.
Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.
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