Junior Trader, G&O

Louis Dreyfus Company; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to support their trading and merchandising activities in G&O products. Responsibilities include aiding in pricing negotiations, data analysis, and developing customer relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or related fields, along with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Workplace culture embracing diversity

Regular team engagement events

Access to training and development

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in agribusiness or related industry required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support trading and merchandising activities of G&O products.
• Develop commercial relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Participate in data management and trading activity oversight.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Data Entry

Computer Skills

Pricing

Merchandising

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Business / Accounting / Economics / Agriculture / Trade

Job description

Main Responsibilities :

Reporting to Trader of G&O South & Southeast Asia :

• As a member of the trading team support the team in the trading & merchandising activities of G&O products (corn wheat SBM soybeans amongst others) in coordination with global product lines and regional marketing / execution / finance teams. Including but not limited to pricing negotiation of trades futures & FX hedging management overview and optimization of executions / logistics.
• Participate in collection input reporting & analysis of various data / estimates as per product line requirements in coordination with the rest of the regional teams.
• Ad hoc business studies preparation & information collection.
• Develop and strengthen commercial relationships / partnerships with LDC existing and potential customers.
• Analyze synthetize and disseminate to relevant parties market / customer / activity information.
• Participate on desk activity data management (trading activity data feed in front office system pricing hedging position management etc).

Experience

• 0-2 Years in agribusiness or related industry (commodities feed flour shipping etc) in South & Southeast Asia
• Strong verbal and written communication skills ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to prioritize.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and to take initiative; proactive attitude toward problems
• Ability to work in a high-pressure atmosphere. Flexibility on working time.
• Entrepreneurial & humble mindset
• Prior experience in trading / shipping / food / feed industries dealing with the region (Vietnam Philippines Indonesia Malaysia Bangladesh Myanmar etc) preferred any other entrepreneurial experience a plus

Qualifications : Academics

• Degree in Business / Accounting / Economics / Agriculture / Trade

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply and support local communities and environmental initiatives.

What We Offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Vacancy : 1

Key Skills

• Presentation Skills
• Illustration
• Data Entry
• Computer Skills
• Math
• Android
• Pricing
• Merchandising
• Microsoft Excel
• IOS
• Baking
• Retail Math