Dairy Derivatives Trader

Imperium Commodity Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Commodity Search is seeking a Dairy Commodity Derivatives Trader for their Miami office. Candidates will manage a book on dairy derivatives and engage in trading futures, options, and swaps in dairy markets. The ideal applicant has experience in commodity derivatives, strong attention to detail, and knowledge in programming. Join a talented team focused on growth in the dairy trading sector. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a soft/agricultural/commodity derivative market.
• Understanding of hedging and speculative derivative trading.
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of trading mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book on dairy derivatives for hedging and speculative positions.
• Trade futures, options, and swaps in listed and OTC dairy markets.
• Provide risk management and hedging tools to external counterparties.

Skills

Experience in soft/agricultural/commodity derivatives

Understanding of hedging and speculative trading

Attention to detail

Programming knowledge (Python, R, C#, Matlab)

Job description

Job Title: Dairy Commodity Derivatives Trader

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Imperium Commodity Search is retained by a global dairy trading business with exciting and aggressive growth plans in the American markets. As part of these growth plans, the firm requires junior and experienced derivative traders for its hedging and speculative trading desk.

You will be working with a talented team of experienced traders, executing trades, taking positions and crafting hedging tools and solutions across swaps, options and futures.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a book on dairy derivatives for both hedging and speculative positions across the asset class
• Trade futures, options and swaps in listed and OTC dairy markets
• Work with internal trading teams on crafting hedging tools and solutions for the physical book and flows
• Provide risk management and hedging tools to external counterparties, guiding and coaching on hedging and risk strategy in dairy derivatives
• Identify arbitrage and spec opportunity in the dairy complex/dairy derivatives remit

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in a soft/agricultural/commodity derivative market in either OTC or listed business
• Understanding of hedging and speculative derivative trading and position management
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of trading mechanics
• Good understanding of programming languages (Python, R, C#, Matlab, etc.) preferred
• Personable and driven with a desire to grow your career in the commodity derivatives markets within an established trading house structure

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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