Grains Trader (Rice)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company seeks a candidate in Singapore with 3–5 years of experience in finance or commodities to analyze market trends and support strategic decisions. The ideal applicant should have strong analytical and planning skills, along with a relevant Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities encompass monitoring commodity portfolios, tracking holdings, and conducting industry research to identify opportunities. Strong communication and adaptability are crucial in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, securities, or commodities, with exposure to futures markets.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Proactive, responsible, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pricing and market trends in agricultural commodities.
• Track and report on agricultural futures positions and commodity exposures.
• Organize segment-level holdings data and monitor account status.
• Collect and analyze sector data for market trend summaries.
• Evaluate market opportunities based on thorough analysis.

Skills

Market analysis

Analytical proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Market Analysis & Strategy Support: Apply knowledge of agricultural commodities to analyze pricing and market trends across different regions, supporting data‑driven decision‑making.

• Commodities Portfolio Monitoring: Assist in tracking and reporting on agricultural futures positions and related commodity exposures, including both domestic and international markets.

• Holdings & Performance Tracking: Organize and consolidate segment‑level holdings data. Monitor account and position status, providing regular updates to senior team members.

• Industry Research: Collect, analyze, and interpret sector data to track developments and produce summaries on market trends and dynamics.

• Opportunity Evaluation: Identify and assess potential market opportunities based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, securities, or commodities, with exposure to futures markets and demonstrated analytical proficiency.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly.
• Proactive, responsible, and collaborative approach, with adaptability under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related discipline.