Junior Trader

Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agricultural firm is seeking a Trading and Market Analyst based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves driving the growth of the grains and oilseed business, overseeing trading operations, and utilizing analytical tools for market insights. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the agricultural sector and be fluent in Afrikaans and English. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model. Join a dynamic and diverse team at one of the largest private companies globally.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to training and development

Hybrid work opportunities

Pension contributions

Concierge partnerships

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a commercial/trading position in the South African agricultural sector.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; any additional language is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complexity and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive origination, trading, and market analyses for grains and oilseed business.
• Oversee physical trade operations, focusing on grains and oilseeds.
• Develop and operate intelligence/trading tools to support market analysis.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

University degree in Agricultural economics

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.

Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.

Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over countries and employs approximately 18, people globally.

Job Description

Drive origination, trading and market analyses in order to support the growth of the grains and oilseed business in Southern Africa

Commercial

Oversee physical trade operations with a focus on origination of grains (yellow and white corn) and oilseeds (focus on soybeans) for both domestic basis contracts and exports (either cross-border or deep-sea)

Identify, execute and optimize PnL on cash trading opportunities with respect to market spreads vs. cost of carry and delivery arbs

Identify, execute and optimize PnL on prop trading opportunities with respect to relative value trades (parities), calendar spreads and flat positions in ZAR and USD

Ensure trade to cash process is implemented (validation of contracts, exchanges of futures, FX hedge for sales, collection of funds, collection of cargo in case of prepayment)

Follow execution of the program, assist in solving daily issues (interface with execution, freight team, and destination teams)

Drive external commercial interactions (industry events, tender submissions, regular meetings)

Build personal relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)

Analysis

Develop and operate intelligence / trading tools (export and import parities, crush margins, domestic and cross-border basis)

Support research team with market intelligence tools for S&D modeling across multiple products / regions

Send out key market information, analysis and updates to the platform (line-ups, SAF values, competitor updates, S&D updates)

Identify trends and market developments, ensuring the exchange of information and the production of market and other reports

Experience

3-5 years of experience in a commercial / trading position in South African Agricultural sector with existing relationships in the industry

Knowledge

Ability to manage a high level of complexity and good problem-solving skills.

Analytical mindset, at ease with numbers and proven negotiation skills.

Possesses a certain layer of finesse and tact to represent the Company in front of customers

Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural and cross-functional team

Flexibility, ability to cope with fast-paced changes within a growing company

Education

University degree in a relevant field, such as Agricultural economics

Languages

Fluent in Afrikaans and English – any other language would be a plus.

Systems

Advanced user of Excel and PowerBI

Any programming knowledge would be useful

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA.

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders : our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Pension contributions

Access to Training and Development

Access to Concierge Partnerships

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