Trader (Agri-Commodities)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a candidate in Singapore to analyze agricultural commodities and support strategy. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in finance, particularly in futures markets, along with a Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are necessary. Candidates should have a proactive and collaborative attitude. This position offers the opportunity to monitor market trends and evaluate new market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, securities, or commodities, especially futures markets.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with clear communication capabilities.
• Proactive and collaborative with adaptability under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pricing and market trends of agricultural commodities.
• Track agricultural futures positions and related exposures.
• Organize holdings data and monitor account status.
• Research and produce summaries on market trends.
• Evaluate potential market opportunities.

Skills

Market analysis

Data-driven decision-making

Analytical proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related discipline

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.