Commodity Trader

Novantus Agro Foods (India) Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novantus Agro Foods (India) Private Limited is seeking an experienced Commodity Trader to join our trading team in Mumbai. The role focuses on export markets for pulses, rice, and grains, developing international flows and profitable opportunities.

The ideal candidate will manage price risk, negotiate with global buyers and brokers, and drive trading P&L within a fast-paced, market-driven environment. Strong relationships and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commodity trading, preferably in pulses, rice, or grains.
• Strong experience in export trading and international markets.
• Solid understanding of price risk, margins, and market positioning.
• Proven ability to generate and manage trading P&L.
• Strong commercial mindset and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute trading opportunities in international markets, with a focus on exports.
• Manage pricing strategies, margins, and spreads in line with global market conditions.
• Monitor international market trends, including supply-demand dynamics, trade flows, and pricing movements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international buyers, suppliers, and brokers.
• Lead commercial negotiations and close trading deals.
• Manage market exposure and trading positions, ensuring alignment with internal risk frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams for execution support, while maintaining a commercial and trading focus.

Skills

Commodity trading

Export trading

Market analysis

Negotiation

P&L management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Trader to join our Trading team, with a strong focus on export markets and commercial trading activities across agricultural commodities such as pulses, rice, and grains.

This role is primarily commercial and market-driven, focusing on originating and executing profitable trading opportunities, managing price risk, and developing international trading flows.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and execute trading opportunities in international markets, with a focus on exports
• Manage pricing strategies, margins, and spreads in line with global market conditions
• Monitor international market trends, including supply-demand dynamics, trade flows, and pricing movements
• Develop and maintain relationships with international buyers, suppliers, and brokers
• Lead commercial negotiations and close trading deals
• Manage market exposure and trading positions, ensuring alignment with internal risk frameworks
• Collaborate with internal teams for execution support, while maintaining a commercial and trading focus

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commodity trading, preferably in pulses, rice, or grains
• Strong experience in export trading and international markets
• Solid understanding of price risk, margins, and market positioning
• Proven ability to generate and manage trading P&L
• Strong commercial mindset and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, market-driven environment
• Experience working with global counterparties and trading networks

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing trading environment, focused on developing international markets and driving commercial performance.

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