Junior Trader, G&O

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural goods firm in Singapore is hiring a junior position to support trading in G&O products. Responsibilities include data analysis, market reporting, and customer relationship management. Ideal candidates have a degree in business or agriculture and 0-2 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity

Access to Training and Development

Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in agribusiness or related industry.
• Prior experience in trading/shipping/food/feed preferred.
• Flexibility on working time.

Responsibilities

• Support trading team in G&O products activities.
• Analyze and report data as per product line requirements.
• Develop and strengthen commercial relationships.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities

Self-starter with proactive attitude

Ability to work in a high-pressure atmosphere

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Degree in Business / Accounting / Economics / Agriculture / Trade

Job description

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

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

Academics

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

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards. Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Benefits

• 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