Grains Desk Lead: Wheat, Corn & Rice Trading

Robust International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Robust International is seeking a hands-on, proven Head of Grains Desk to lead and grow its physical trading business in wheat, maize/corn and rice from Singapore, with international travel as required. The role requires a track record of profitable trading, strong relationships, and end-to-end deal execution.

You will own the desk’s profitability, risk controls and capital allocation, reporting to the Group CEO.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in physical agricultural commodity trading.
• Proven profitable trading book across wheat, maize/corn and rice.
• Established relationships with reputable suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Originate and grow Robust's physical trading in wheat, maize/corn and rice.
• Negotiate purchases and sales and manage the full lifecycle (pricing, contracts, financing, logistics, documentation, collections).
• Maintain pipelines with volumes, margins, counterparties, and timing.
• Manage working capital and back-to-back transactions within risk limits.
• Develop the desk and recruit resources only with approval.

Skills

Physical commodity trading

Wheat/maize/rice trading

Relationship management

P&L ownership

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Job description

Robust International is seeking a hands-on, proven Head of Grains Desk to lead and grow its physical trading business in wheat, maize/corn and rice from Singapore, with international travel as required. The role requires a track record of profitable trading, strong relationships, and end-to-end deal execution.

You will own the desk’s profitability, risk controls and capital allocation, reporting to the Group CEO.