Trader
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We are seeking a commercially driven and analytical Trader to join our commoditiestrading desk. This mid-level role is responsible for developing and executingtrading strategies across agricultural commodity markets, with a focus on futures,options, and over-the-counter instruments. The ideal candidate will bringstrong market knowledge, disciplined risk management, and the ability togenerate trading opportunities that support the organization’s commercialobjectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, recommend, and execute tradingstrategies across agricultural commodity markets, including futures, options,and OTC instruments.
- Monitor global supply and demand fundamentals,weather developments, biofuel policies, macroeconomic trends, and other factorsinfluencing commodity price movements.
- Manage trading positions in accordance withapproved risk limits, governance requirements, and P&L targets.
- Identify market opportunities and provide timelytrading insights to support commercial decision-making.
- Build and maintain effective relationships withbrokers, counterparties, exchanges, and market intelligence providers.
- Prepare market analysis, trading updates,performance reports, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain awareness of relevant regulatorydevelopments and ensure trading activities comply with applicable internalpolicies and external requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics,Business, Agricultural Economics, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in commoditytrading, preferably within agricultural commodities, edible oils, grains, softcommodities, or related markets.
- Strong understanding of futures, options, OTCinstruments, derivatives pricing, and commodity market risk management.
- Familiarity with agricultural commodityexchanges, trading platforms, and market data tools.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze marketfundamentals and translate insights into actionable trading strategies.
- Proven track record in trading, positionmanagement, and disciplined execution within defined risk parameters.
- Strong analytical, numerical, communication, andstakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, commercial judgement,and accountability in managing trading decisions.