Commercial Trainee (Singapore)

ADM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM invites you to join its Commercial Trainee Program designed to unlock your potential through accelerated growth and a learning plan balancing business needs with personal development.

The program begins with a home-country rotation to learn the fundamentals of our agricultural commodity business, followed by a second year of increased autonomy and market exposure, culminating in a junior trader role in the Global Trade Team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor degree required
• Strong interest in commodity trading business
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on and self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• International mobility to accept assignments in different countries

Responsibilities

• Program accelerates growth with a learning plan balancing business requirements and personal development
• First year in home country focusing on fundamentals of agricultural commodity business with structured rotations
• Second year to develop skills with more autonomy and market exposure
• Present a business problem and develop a solution for the company
• Upon successful completion, offered a junior trader role in Global Trade Team

Job description

The Program

You will be given a chance to unlock your fullest potential within the Commercial Trainee Program. Our program is designed to allow for accelerated growth with the objective of equipping you with the necessary skill sets and fundamental knowledge to take on a role in our Global Trade Commercial team. Through the course of the program, you will follow a learning plan which balances business requirements and personal development.

Job Description

The Program

You will be given a chance to unlock your fullest potential within the Commercial Trainee Program. Our program is designed to allow for accelerated growth with the objective of equipping you with the necessary skill sets and fundamental knowledge to take on a role in our Global Trade Commercial team. Through the course of the program, you will follow a learning plan which balances business requirements and personal development.

Placing equal emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects of learning:

• Your first year will be spent in your home country as a Commercial Trainee, dedicated to learning the fundamentals of our agricultural commodity business where you will go through a structured rotation across all the different supporting business function.
• In the second year, you will continue your journey where you will be given a chance to further develop and apply these skills while having more autonomy and market exposure.
• As you venture through the different businesses and departments, you will be expected to present on a business problem of your choice and develop a solution for the company.
• On successful completion, you will be offered a junior trader role with us in our Global Trade Team.

Your Profile

• Master’s or bachelor degree
• Strong interest for commodity trading business
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on and self-motivated with a strong drive for success and continuous improvement
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage autonomously
• Consistently demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity. Acts with honesty and transparency, making decisions that reflect the values of the organization.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, good with forging relationships
• Internationally mobile – willing to accept assignments in different countries on short notice

Your Future Perspective

• A unique experience in the commercial field at different Asian locations across ADM.
• Hands-on exposure and real responsibility for commercial, risk management and/or logistical decisions across multiple commodity markets
• Opportunity to be mentored by an experienced trader
• Meaningful projects to contribute to the global trading challenges of today and tomorrow
• Excellent career opportunities in a world-leading agriculture company

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.