Junior Trader Trading Platforms

Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional for trading and market analysis in grains and oilseeds. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in the South African agricultural sector, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and is fluent in Afrikaans and English. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work available

Pension contributions

Access to Training and Development

Access to Concierge Partnerships

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a commercial or trading position in the South African agricultural sector.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; any other language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical trade operations with a focus on grains and oilseeds.
• Identify and execute trading opportunities to optimize PnL.
• Drive external commercial interactions and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial trading experience in agriculture

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in Agricultural Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Johannesburg, South Africa.

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, operating across the value chain from farm to fork.

We are active in over countries with approximately 18, employees.

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

Responsibilities

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 (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, and collection of cargo in case of prepayment).

Follow execution of the program and 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.

Distribute 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 production of market reports.

Experience

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

Knowledge

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

Analytical mindset, comfortable with numbers and proven negotiation skills.

Finesse and tact to represent the Company in front of customers.

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

Flexibility and 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 is a plus.

Systems

Advanced user of Excel and PowerBI.

Any programming knowledge would be useful.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by 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.

We encourage diversity, support local communities and environmental initiatives, and invite people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

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

We are committed to creating fair and sustainable value for our people, business partners, communities, and the environment.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment with opportunities for career development in one of the world's largest and most solid private companies.

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Pension contributions

Access to Training and Development

Access to Concierge Partnerships