Junior Trader, G&O
Junior Trader, G&O
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Job Description
As a Junior Trader for the G&O Platform you will be a part of the dynamic and multi-disciplinary team and you will be involved in the trading activities of LDC G&O Platform across the SEA region.
Reporting to Head of G&O this role will contribute to the profit generation by providing information pertaining to domestic and export grains market. This role has a strong focus on analytical work to strengthen the destination Regional Commercial Team and to ensure constant synthesis/communication with the Global Regional and Local teams.
Main Responsibilities:
- Cash Trading/Merchandising:
- Contribute to the cash trading/merchandising of G&O products (corn soybean SBM wheat amongst others) in coordination with rest of the SG team/ destination teams in Asia/ product line teams globally
- Take ownership of a specific flow of G&O products/destinations and coordinate with the relevant internal stakeholders
- Participate in commercial discussions pricing trades negotiation futures & FX hedging management overview and optimization of executions/logistics
- Develop and strengthen the commercial relationships/partnerships with both LDC existing and potential customers
- Challenge monitor and optimize the existing G&O cash book in Asia (i.e. freight logistics terms)
- Contribute to providing the product line teams with liquidity access at destination and maximizing the sales volume
- Support LDC G&O growth in the SEA region by proposing/identifying any relevant business development and investment opportunities
- Information Gathering/Market Positioning:
- Maintain/Analyse all relevant data and provide input and help formulate the trading strategy for SEA
- Identify and propose trading opportunities based on the analysis of corn/SBM/other feed grains relative competitiveness
- Provide updates of regulatory political and consumers preference changes affecting each commodity or downstream use of commodity
- Engage with both internal and external information resources
- Leverage LDC market position and create relationships with a view to increase the inflow of relevant information available to the Global/Regional/Local Trading teams
- Ensure constant communication with different destination and origin teams to ensure flow of information related to SEA flows within the Product Line. Participate in all the relevant daily/weekly product line calls
- Data Analysis/Stakeholder Engagement:
- Analyze synthesize and disseminate the market/customer/activity information to the relevant parties
- Actively participate and contribute to the Global/Regional/Local teams discussions via chats/calls
- Update the balance sheets
- Lead and coordinate research for the SEA region to ensure constant synthesis/communication with the Global Regional and Local teams
- Others:
- Other duties as required
Experiences:
- At least 1-3 years of relevant working experiences in agribusiness/commodity/feed/food/etc industry
- Experience in agricultural/G&O/corn/meals/wheat is highly preferred
- Knowledge of Supply & Demand factors pricing trends regulations affecting commodity trade
- Experience and/or interest in analyzing balance sheets and working with researchers/data analysts
- Experience in working with teams in different geographical locations (i.e. Singapore Indonesia Vietnam Bangladesh Philippines Myanmar etc)
- Experience working with other commercial teams to design trading strategies is a plus
- Ability to source aggregate analyze maintain up-to-date the data and research materials
- Ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative information
- Ability to formulate communicate defend market views supported by analytical work
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for details
- Good business acumen and commercial awareness
- Ability to understand the business needs potential issues and propose innovative ideas/solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
- Ability to handle/prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility on working hours
- Independent self-starter who takes initiative and has a proactive attitude toward problems and issues
- Possesses an entrepreneurial and humble mindset
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with BI tools for analytics is a plus
- Python programming skills and command on SQL and Data Visualization tools are a plus
- Strong statistical and analytical skills with a solid understanding of data management best practices
- Good Business Intelligence awareness
Languages:
- English (Fluent)
- Mandarin (Fluent)
- Additional language in ASEAN is an added advantage
Academics:
- Degree in Agriculture/Business/Economics/Engineering/Trade or related field of study
Additional Information :
Additional Information for the job
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
- Pension contributions
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Concierge Partnerships
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
