Ethiopian Coffee Origination Trader – Global Market Focus

TORQCOMMODITIES; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary with bonus

Global commodity environment

International travel opportunities

Career development in fast-growing交易团队

Zusammenfassung

TORQCOMMODITIES sucht einen erfahrenen Coffee Trader mit Schwerpunkt auf origination aus Äthiopien, um profitable grüne Kaffee-Geschäfte aufzubauen und zu steuern. Die Rolle umfasst das gesamte Handelsfenster von der Beschaffung bis zur Marktbewertung.

Der Kandidat verfügt über mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung im physischen Kaffeehandel, ein starkes Äthiopien-Netzwerk, Kenntnisse der Exportrichtlinien und fachspezifische Hedging-Kenntnisse. Reisebereitschaft wird erwartet.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in physical green coffee trading, origination or a closely related soft-commodity trading role.
• Proven hands-on green coffee origination experience in Ethiopia is essential, supported by an active network of credible exporters, cooperatives, washing stations or producers.
• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian coffee regions, crop calendars, grades, quality profiles, differentials, local purchasing practices and export logistics.
• Demonstrated ownership of physical positions, trading P&L, forward books and mark-to-market reporting.
• Practical experience using coffee futures to hedge physical exposure and protect trading margins.
• Strong understanding of physical commodity contracts, logistics, quality specifications, Incoterms, trade finance and counterparty risk.
• Established commercial relationships in Ethiopia and the wider East African coffee market.
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to turn market information into clear trading decisions.
• Commercially confident, disciplined and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate across cultures and markets.
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, supply chain or another relevant discipline. A postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally to origins, suppliers, customers and industry events.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the green coffee trading strategy for assigned origins, products and customer markets.
• Lead Ethiopia origination by developing reliable supply channels with exporters, cooperatives, washing stations, producers and other approved origin partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of Ethiopian crop cycles, producing regions, grades, quality differentials, availability, local market dynamics and export requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with producers, exporters, merchants, roasters and other commercial counterparties.
• Originate physical coffee and negotiate purchase and sales contracts, including price, quality, delivery, payment and Incoterms.
• Maintain the position book, forward book and daily P&L, ensuring accurate mark-to-market valuations and timely reporting.
• Monitor coffee futures, differentials, foreign exchange, freight, crop developments, weather, supply-demand fundamentals and regional market conditions.
• Hedge price exposure using appropriate futures and other approved instruments, operating within authorised trading and risk limits.
• Manage inventory, open positions and contractual exposures to protect margins and minimise basis, price, counterparty and execution risk.
• Coordinate closely with operations, logistics, quality, finance, trade finance and legal teams to ensure accurate and timely contract execution.
• Follow shipments, documents, claims, receivables and collections through to completion, escalating issues promptly.
• Identify new routes, origins, customers and product opportunities that can deliver sustainable volume and gross margin.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, market reports and commercial recommendations for senior management.
• Comply with internal policies, counterparty limits, sanctions requirements, anti-bribery controls and applicable trading regulations.

Jobbeschreibung

TORQCOMMODITIES sucht einen erfahrenen Coffee Trader mit Schwerpunkt auf origination aus Äthiopien, um profitable grüne Kaffee-Geschäfte aufzubauen und zu steuern. Die Rolle umfasst das gesamte Handelsfenster von der Beschaffung bis zur Marktbewertung.

Der Kandidat verfügt über mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung im physischen Kaffeehandel, ein starkes Äthiopien-Netzwerk, Kenntnisse der Exportrichtlinien und fachspezifische Hedging-Kenntnisse. Reisebereitschaft wird erwartet.