Proprietary Trader - Agricultural Commodities

Hyred; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Proprietary Futures Trader specializing in agricultural commodities. The successful candidate will manage trading strategies, oversee futures arbitrage, and provide insightful analysis to drive revenue. A strong background in futures trading and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field are required. Join this thriving environment where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the futures or securities finance industry.
• Strong P&L track record in agricultural trading.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute commodity arbitrage trading strategies.
• Manage agricultural futures arbitrage for various products.
• Analyse industry data and prepare research reports.
• Identify investment opportunities in the market.

Skills

Futures or commodities arbitrage

Market insights

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering or related field

Job description

Proprietary Futures Trader - Agricultural

Our client is seeking an experienced Proprietary Futures Arbitrage Trader to join their team in Singapore.

As a Futures Trader specializing in the agricultural sector, you will play a pivotal role in building the desk, trading book & generating revenue.

You Will Lead And Manage

• Trading Strategies : Utilise your expertise in the agricultural products industry to create and implement commodity arbitrage trading strategies and execution. (China vs Global arb)
• Agricultural Futures Arbitrage : Take ownership of arbitrage trading for agricultural product futures and commodity futures, encompassing both offshore and onshore products. (products such as Grains, Veg Oils, Soy etc.)
• Holdings Analysis and Reporting : Organise and consolidate business segment holdings. Monitor brokerage bank funds and monthly positions, promptly communicating updates to the trading supervisor.
• Industry Research and Reporting : Collect, organise, and analyse industry data. Monitor industry trends, conduct thorough research within your designated sector, and prepare insightful research reports.
• Investment Opportunity Identification : Demonstrate a keen eye for recognising valuable investment opportunities within the market.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience within the futures or securities finance industry with Futures or commodities arbitrage and a solid P&L Track record.
• Showcase your perceptive market insights, combined with exceptional organizational, planning and logical analysis skills. Effective communication, coordination, and execution abilities are essential.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, responsibility, and execution capability. Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a collaborative team spirit.
• Thrive in diverse work environments and effectively manage work pressure.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering or related field.

If you are ready to contribute your expertise to a thriving trading environment, where your skills will be valued and your potential will be nurtured, our client invites you to be part of their team. Join them in shaping the future of agricultural commodities trading.