Coffee Trader

Finiti Partners; Singapore; À distance; SGD 180 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Finiti Partners is expanding its Asia-Pacific commercial activities and seeks an experienced Senior Coffee Trader to drive physical Green Coffee Bean distribution, key account management, and market growth across Asia. The role covers managing the physical trading desk, handling pricing differentials, and optimizing desk profitability in coordination with global origination and risk teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in physical commodity trading, a robust network with roasters and

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of physical commodity trading or commercial key account experience in soft commodities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and expand the physical coffee trading desk across Asia-Pacific.
• Inherit and cultivate long-term relationships with major roasters and beverage manufacturers.
• Manage physical trading books, pricing differentials, and desk profitability.
• Track origin crop dynamics and trade regulations to optimize execution and risk.
• Identify new trade flows and client segments to grow the firm’s footprint.

Connaissances

Physical trading

Key accounts

P&L management

Market intelligence

Supply chain

English fluency

Description du poste

We are partnering a top-tier, vertically integrated global soft commodity merchant with an established regional footprint and world-class origin network.

To support the expansion of their Asia-Pacific commercial activities, they are seeking an experienced Senior Coffee Trader to drive physical Green Coffee Bean (GCB) commercial distribution, key account management, and market growth across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy & Desk Execution: Lead and expand the physical coffee trading desk, driving volume growth, market share, and commercial margins for Green Coffee Beans (Arabica & Robusta)
• Key Account Management: Inherit and cultivate long-term commercial relationships with major enterprise roasters, FMCG beverage conglomerates, industrial food processors, and fast-growing coffee chains in local markets
• P&L & Position Management: Manage physical trading books, differential pricing, basis risk, and desk profitability in close coordination with global origination and risk management teams
• Market Intelligence & Supply Chain: Track global origin crop dynamics, import/export regulations, and destination supply-demand balances to optimize trade execution and risk management
• Business Development: Identify new commercial avenues, trade flows, and client segments to expand the firm’s physical footprint across key regional import markets

Key Requirements

• 5-10+ years of physical commodity trading or commercial key account experience within the soft commodities sector (Green Coffee Beans preferred; open to high-caliber Cocoa or Sugar traders with strong physical B2B networks)
• Demonstrated network and relationships with commercial roasters, beverage manufacturers, or industrial coffee buyers across key destination markets across Asia
• Deep understanding of physical trade flows, container shipping/logistics, trade finance, customs mechanics, and price risk management (futures, options, differentials)
• Fluency in English (additional regional languages are a strong advantage) to communicate seamlessly across global origin desks and regional buyers
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, commercial acumen, and a proven ability to manage physical P&L and customer portfolios independently

Location & Work Setup

• Location: Flexible / Open across Asia-Pacific (Key commercial hubs considered based on candidate profile)