Junior Business Analyst recruitment
Are you a graduate with two to three years’ work experience in a commercial environment - within Commodity Merchanting, Trading, Financial Services or Supply Chain and Logistics?
Or do you have strong local knowledge in our international locations – in particular in Asia or Latin America, and have a strong interest in commodities trading and operations? Then you could be the kind of high calibre person we are looking for to join our Commercial Trainee Programme.
The EDF Man business is growing and we want to make sure we remain the world’s best trader of our chosen commodities. To do this, we need a team of exceptional people who share our vision, drive and values - individuals who are committed to EDF Man and passionate about our industry.
We are looking for a Junior Business Analyst within the Sugar Trading Division to join our Commercial Trainee Programme. If successful, you will be placed in a specific commercial role from day one, allowing you to learn and develop essential skills and business knowledge needed to build a successful career within commodities, through one dedicated development programme.
We are a global business, and many of the positions in this programme will require participants to be internationally mobile and enthusiastic about the prospect of working in our varied locations. Being hands on is essential and often the best way to learn. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have specific experience knowledge of one of our key regions.
The successful candidates will join at a time when global demand for agricultural commodities is at an all-time high and unprecedented challenges and opportunities exist.
Junior Business Analyst
- ‘Hands on’ resource to the traders monitoring and assessing key market drivers and new developments in order to develop market impacting data and analysis.
- Ensure timely communication of market critical information and data to the trading team.
- Apply models and statistical concepts to deliver customised information and reports to the trading team.
- Analyse and forecast supply and demand within the market and trade support analytics.
- Forecast price and market trends and provide analysis of these trends and regional developments.
Apply now - applications close on 29 February 2012 for opportunities in starting in Spring/Summer 2012 - see below for full details of how to apply.
Please note we are looking for graduates with 2 to 3 years relevant commercial experience, this Programme is not open to new graduates.
Further information is available in the Careers Section of the EDF Man website www.edfman.com
How will the programme work?
Successful candidates will join us in the Spring/Summer of 2012.
We will recruit people for specific roles if we believe they have the most appropriate experience, motivation and personal skills.
During the first 12 months, you will receive training, development and support relating to your specific role, and to EDF Man and the commodities industry in general. You will have the opportunity to meet and learn from our experts and leaders while developing your skills as a key member of a commercial team, giving you the best possible balance of ‘on the job’ training, soft skills development and a broader business education.
Features of the Commercial Academy
- Work in a specific, hands-on commercial role from day one.
- On-the-job learning following a specifically tailored training and development plan.
- Formal commercial knowledge and soft skills development.
- Sponsorship to undertake a professional commodities qualification
- Management and delivery of a social or environmental initiative in one of our communities globally.
- Mentoring by a senior business leader.
- Extensive networking with international colleagues.
Who are we looking for?
If you have the following qualities, we are keen to hear from you:
- Two to three years of commercial experience in a merchant, trading or related role.
- Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
- Complete fluency in business English, with other languages required for certain roles/locations
- Self confidence, able to voice opinions constructively and take on a leadership role in a range of situations.
- A capable oral and written communicator who effectively builds relationships.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, generates ideas for business improvements and is able to implement them.
- Flexible and adaptable, eager to experience different working environments and cultures, able to adjust to change quickly and keen to take on new challenges.
- Strong focus on performance; sets high standards, goal orientated, ambitious and able to maintain performance under pressure.
- Willing to be based in one of our many regional offices across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas and happy to travel internationally as required
- Determined, resilient and prepared to make a long term contribution to EDF Man.
- A strong interest in the commodities and/or supply chain and logistics industries.
Company Background
EDF Man was established in 1783. Today the company is a leading provider of commodities, logistics and risk management services. We provide a comprehensive range of supply chain services in commodities from origination, production, sourcing, storage and delivery to risk management solutions, and also offer a wide range of careers in support roles.
EDF Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.
How do I apply?
Please email your CV with a brief covering note of no more than 200 words, stating why you believe you are a suitable candidate for our Commercial Academy. While your academic and career background is very important, we are equally interested in your personal qualities and life experience.
Send your application to our Global Sourcing Recruitment Team at careers@edfman.com
We will not be able to respond to each applicant personally; if you have been successful in your application we will contact you by early March at the latest.
The selection and assessment process
Selection and assessment will be undertaken throughout February and March, with final round selection in early April. As part of the assessment we will ask you to participate in the following activities.
- Online ability tests
- Video presentation
- One day Assessment Centre
- One to one interviews with Business Managers
- Panel assessment with Business Leaders