Wheat Trader (Feed & Milling Wheat) Morocco

Wheat Trader (Feed & Milling Wheat)

Location: Casablanca Morocco

Department: Trading

Reporting To: Trading Management

Direct Reports: None

Role Purpose

The Wheat Trader (Feed & Milling Wheat) is responsible for managing and expanding wheat trading activities across origination pricing execution and risk management. The role focuses on optimizing trading margins securing supply and managing market exposure in a fast moving international commodities environment. The position collaborates closely with commercial logistics execution market analysis and risk management teams while maintaining strong external market relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trading & Market Execution

Execute physical trading of feed and milling wheat across international markets.

Engage in derivatives trading where applicable.

Conduct daily trading activities aligned with company strategy and client requirements.

Make prompt and informed decisions in a dynamic market environment.

2. Pricing Spreads & Risk Management

Manage pricing structures spreads and exposure within approved risk limits.

Monitor futures markets (e.g. MATIF CBOT) and implement hedging strategies.

Ensure compliance with internal risk controls and trading policies.

3. Market Analysis & Fundamentals

Track global wheat fundamentals such as crop conditions supply/demand balances export flows and stock levels.

Analyze market drivers impacting prices and volatility.

Leverage market intelligence to support market positioning and strategy.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with sales logistics execution and analysis teams to ensure seamless trade execution.

Align trading positions with physical execution and client commitments.

Participate in internal discussions on strategy and market outlook.

5. Counterparty & Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers brokers and trading counterparties.

Represent the company professionally in all market engagements.

6. Strategy Performance & Compliance

Contribute to discussions on market strategy and portfolio positioning.

Monitor trading performance and support periodic reviews.

Adhere to governance standards internal guidelines and risk frameworks.

Decision-Making Authority

Autonomous trading hedging and pricing decisions within approved limits.

Execution and market positioning decisions aligned with commercial strategy.

Financial Responsibility

Direct responsibility for trading P&L performance.

No fixed cost or budget management responsibilities beyond trading mandates.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics Agribusiness Engineering or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience as a commodities trader preferably in grains/wheat.

Proven experience in physical trading and hedging in international wheat markets.

Track record of managing P&L and risk exposure.

Preferred Experience

Strong exposure to both physical and derivative markets.

Experience with MATIF and CBOT futures.

Knowledge & Skills

Critical Knowledge Areas

Global wheat market fundamentals (feed & milling wheat).

Physical commodities trading execution and logistics.

Futures and derivatives (MATIF/CBOT).

Market risk and exposure management.

Required Skills

Trading & Commercial Acumen (High) Margin optimization and effective market execution.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure in fast moving markets.

Excellent relationship building and communication skills.

Additional Role Details

Budget: Competitive and aligned with market standards.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Market Scope: International physical trading with derivatives where applicable.

Languages: English mandatory; Arabic and/or French preferred.

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