Associate Trader

Kappaalphapsi1911; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kappaalphapsi1911 is seeking an Assistant Trader - Dry Bulk based in Coral Gables, Florida. The successful candidate will assist traders in commodity trading and manage commercial activities in the Latin America region.

Key responsibilities include validating trading positions, preparing trading P&L, and providing commercial support to customers. Candidates should have strong commercial skills, fluency in English and Spanish, and a degree in Business Administration or related fields.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of business experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of the ocean freight market.

Responsibilities

• Assist traders in commodity trading and commercial activities.
• Prepare daily trading position and P&L.
• Support traders with customer needs.

Skills

Commercial skills

Customer management

Analytical aptitude

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Organization and planning

Understanding of commodity trading

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Accounting/Finance degree

Agricultural Economics degree

Job description

Role Purpose Statement

The Assistant Trader - Dry Bulk is responsible for assisting the traders in the commodity trading in the specific program and general commercial activities in the Latin America region.

Main Accountabilities

• Daily revision/validation of trading position.
• Daily preparation of trading P&L and reconciling results versus accounting figures.
• Assisting trading group in the elaboration and update of S&D reports, open demand, marketing plan, etc.
• Ensure purchase & sales contracts input to the system is performed on time and accurately as per company policies.
• Provide commercial support to traders with customers needs as required.
• Assist with the maintenance and accuracy of the logistics position versus freight position.
• Others as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior

• Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
• Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.
• Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical

• Commercial skills
• Excellent customer management abilities and interest in understanding customers' business models and needs
• Demonstrated analytical aptitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate trading strategies both internally and to customers
• Leadership skills, willingness to learn and grow as a people' manager
• Strong attention to detail, quality and integrity.
• Excellent organization and planning capabilities
• Ability to lead across reporting lines/functions
• Understanding of commodity trading, MTM rules, commodity cash and futures settlements practices and industry terms and exchanges (CBOT).
• Understanding of ocean freight market.
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Agricultural Economics or related field.
• 1-2 years of business experience

Location: Miami, Florida, United States. Requisition Number: 45933.