Associate Trader

Bunge; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Assistant Trader - Dry Bulk in Coral Gables, Florida to assist the trading team in commodity trading activities in the Latin America region. The role involves daily trading position validation, preparation of trading P&L, and providing commercial support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience. Strong analytical, communication skills, and fluency in English and Spanish are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily revision and validation of trading position.
• Preparation of trading P&L and reconciling results.
• Assist with S&D reports, open demand, and marketing plan.
• Ensure timely input of purchase & sales contracts.
• Provide commercial support to traders.
• Maintain logistics position versus freight position.

Skills

Commercial skills

Customer management

Analytical aptitude

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Organization and planning

Understanding of commodity trading

Understanding of ocean freight market

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

City: Miami | State: Florida (US-FL) | Country: United States (US) | Requisition Number: 45933

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 accurancy of the logistics position versus freight position.
• Others as needed.

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