Joe Yuan
About Joe Yuan
Joe Yuan is a Junior Trade Finance Officer at Glencore, where he has worked since 2016. He has a diverse background in finance and logistics, with previous roles at Mizuho Bank, Fusion Systems Inc., and various other organizations across multiple countries.
Work at Glencore
Joe Yuan has been employed at Glencore as a Junior Trade Finance Officer since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining contact with banks and serves as the primary point of contact for letters of credit and other financial certainties, aiming to reduce risks associated with trade finance. He also produces reports on a case-by-case and periodical basis, contributing to the financial operations of the company. His expertise includes checking supporting documents such as letters of credit and bank guarantees.
Previous Experience
Before joining Glencore, Joe Yuan held various positions in finance and logistics. He worked as a Finance Consultant at Walters People in Barcelona for six months in 2016. Prior to that, he served as a Consultant in the Finance and Control Department at Mizuho Bank in New York from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as an Intern and Finance and Control Team Assistant at Mizuho Bank in 2013. His earlier roles include working as a Logistics Specialist at Alternate in the Netherlands from 2008 to 2012 and as a Human Resource Manager and Purchasing and Logistics Manager at Wala in South Africa for eight months in 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Joe Yuan has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he studied Management from 2011 to 2016. He also studied Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam for one year in 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he is currently studying Asian Studies at Kansai Gaidai University, where he has been enrolled since 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in trade finance and logistics, particularly in managing financial documents and ensuring compliance.
International Experience
Joe Yuan has gained international experience through various roles in different countries. He interned and consulted at Fusion Systems Inc. in Tokyo for five months in 2014. His work at Mizuho Bank in New York provided him with insights into the finance sector in the United States. Furthermore, his role as a Logistics Specialist in the Netherlands and as a Human Resource Manager in South Africa reflects his adaptability and global perspective in business operations.