Senior Operator Grains

Michael Page; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses based on performance

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is supporting an emerging Geneva-based grain trading desk seeking an experienced professional to lead end-to-end physical grain transactions from contract signing to settlement. You will coordinate vessel chartering, space bookings and shipment tracking with shipbrokers and port agents.

The role requires 5–8+ years in trade execution or traffic operations within grains/oilseeds, with strong knowledge of Incoterms and UCP 600.

Qualifikationen

• 5–8+ years in trade execution or traffic operations in commodity trading, with focus on grains/oilseeds or agricultural products.
• Proven ability to operate in an agile, fast-paced desk environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to handle delays and disputes.

Aufgaben

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of physical grain transactions from contract signing to settlement.
• Coordinate vessel chartering, space bookings, and shipment tracking with shipbrokers and port agents.
• Oversee loading, discharging and transit operations across European and global routes.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, invoices, certificates).
• Ensure compliance with GAFTA/FOSFA rules, customs and internal KYC frameworks.
• Assist with LC handling, laytime calculations, demurrage/despatch and freight cost control.

Kenntnisse

Trade execution

Logistics coordination

Incoterms/UCP 600

Tools

GAFTA/FOSFA rules

Jobbeschreibung

About Our Client

Our client is an emerging international commodity trading house based in Geneva.

• Direct Access to Decision-Makers & Accelerated Growth

• Entrepreneurial Impact & Desk Creation
• Direct Access to Decision-Makers & Accelerated Growth

Job Description

Desk Building & Trade Execution:

• Take full ownership of the lifecycle of physical grain transactions from contract signing to final settlement.
• Establish and coordinate vessel chartering, space bookings, and shipment tracking with shipbrokers and port agents.
• Oversee dry bulk cargo loading, discharging, and transit operations across European and global maritime corridors.

Documentation, Compliance & Processes

• Structure and handle all standard shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, letters of indemnity, certificates of origin, quality, and weight).
• Ensure strict alignment with international customs, regulatory standards, and internal compliance/KYC frameworks.
• Manage and enforce contract specifications governed by international trade bodies (e.g., GAFTA/FOSFA rules).

Financial & Risk Control

• Execute and monitor Letters of Credit (L/Cs) in close coordination with European trade finance institutions.
• Handle the calculation of laytime, demurrage/despatch, inspection fees, and freight costs.
• Assist in maintaining trade management systems to ensure precise real-time oversight of price and counterparty exposure.

Experience

• 5 to 8+ years of solid experience in trade execution or traffic operations within a commodity trading house, with an absolute focus on grains, oilseeds, or agricultural products.
• Proven adaptability and a desire to operate in an agile, fast-paced, and growing desk environment.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Deep understanding of dry bulk shipping, charterparties, Incoterms, and UCP 600 rules for Letters of Credit.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills to manage logistical unexpected claims or delays independently.

Language Requirements

• French: Native-level proficiency required (essential for integration into the local corporate office environment and specific European market counterparties).
• English: Advanced / Proficient (C1 level minimum), as it is the primary language of international grain contracts and maritime trade.
• Additional Languages: Fluency in Turkish, Arabic, or Spanish is considered a strong asset to match the expansion targets of the trading desk.

What's on Offer

Our Client Offers You

• Bonuses based on performance.
• A permanent position in a key location like Genève.
• Opportunities to work within the retail industry, focusing on grain operations.

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7085874