Senior Agricultural Trader (grains)

Redstone Search Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international trading house is seeking a Senior Agricultural Trader to be based in London. You will be responsible for trade origination and execution in global agricultural markets, liaising with manufacturers and negotiating commodity purchases. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in trading agricultural products and a proven track record of successful trades.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years’ experience in trading grains, soy, wheat, oilseeds, and related agricultural products.
• Ability to spot value and make intuitive decisions.
• Proven track record of successful trades.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for trade origination and execution in global agricultural markets.
• Liaise with manufacturers and supply chain partners.
• Negotiate the purchasing and/or sales of commodities.

Skills

Trading grains

Market analysis

Negotiation

Trade execution

Job description

Overview

Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international trading house looking for a senior agricultural trader to be based in London.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Responsible for/In charge of trade origination and execution in global agricultural markets.
• Liaise with manufacturers, users and partnered supply chain actors to gain greater price discovery, trading decisions and trade execution.
• Keep up with the trends in the market to maximize the profits through business development.
• Negotiate the purchasing and/or sales of focus area commodities.
• Reports into Head of Trading

Key Qualifications / Experience

• At least 3+ years’ experience in trading grains, soy, wheat, oilseeds, and related soft and agricultural products.
• Ability to spot value and make intuitive decisions.
• Proven track record of successful trades, beneficial to have a transferable book of business.
• Familiar with back office tasks: documentation, letters of credit etc.
• To be located in London

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• International Trade and Development

London, England, United Kingdom