Junior Trader - Agriculture

Job Function: Sales / Business Development / Trading Position Level: Executive Employment Type: Full Time Work Location: West (Jurong East) Job Summary: We are seeking a driven, commercially minded Commercial Executive / Junior Trader to join an established global agrifood platform. Reporting directly to the Desk Head, you will play a key role in expanding physical trade flows and market coverage for agriculture products (specifically cocoa powder and derivatives) across key regional markets. This role is ideal for a junior commercial candidate or boutique hedging specialist looking to transition onto a major, asset-backed physical commodity trading platform with multi-product scope. Key Responsibilities: Market Execution & Physical Trading: Support daily physical trade execution, order matching, and contract management for cocoa powder and related agrifood commodities across Asia-Pacific and international markets Commercial & Client Coverage: Maintain and grow relationships with industrial food manufacturers, FMCG buyers, trade houses, and regional distributors Risk & Position Management: Monitor market dynamics, futures pricing, basis spreads, and currency/hedging movements to manage commercial desk risk Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with global asset teams, shipping/logistics desks, and trade finance to ensure seamless physical delivery and contract fulfillment Market Intelligence: Gather regional supply-demand insights, track regulatory changes in key sourcing markets, and identify arbitrage or expansion opportunities

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, International Trade, Supply Chain, or a related discipline Minimum 2 to 5 years of commercial, trading, or account management experience within physical agricultural commodities, food ingredients, or soft commodity markets (Cocoa, Sugar, Grains, or Edible Oils preferred) Good understanding of physical commodity flows, trade execution, and basic hedging/derivatives principles. Prior exposure to cocoa powder or industrial food ingredients is an advantage Strong analytical skills, numerical acumen, and comfortable managing commercial deal flows with international buyers and suppliers Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage diverse external stakeholders and navigate multi-market regulatory environments