Junior Trader – Commodity Derivatives recruitment
ROLE
We are looking for a Junior Commodity Derivatives Trader to join an established derivatives team specialising in soft and agricultural commodities.
The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years’ commodities options trading experience, together with a strong theoretical background looking to develop their career as a derivatives trader with an established trading house
The role provides great potential and opportunity for organic growth with the intention of increasing your trading responsibilities.
You must be a highly organised, self-motivated person that displays great initiative and works well as part of a team; willing to undertake a variety of tasks as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Trading soft commodity derivatives on several major exchanges (LIFFE, ICE, CME and OTC) to maximise revenue.
- Assist in risk management and reporting of the global book.
- Pricing and marketing of structured products for clients.
- Research and develop new trading strategies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- 1-3 years commodities derivatives trading experience, ideally in the softs or agricultural commodities.
- Strong educational/theoretical background and capability to develop/understand complex derivatives (structured products).
- Attention to detail.
- Personally equipped to work in a fast paced, pressurised environment with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Able to work on own initiative and willing to take timely decisions.
- Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support your colleagues.
- Determined and resilient with a desire to make a long term contribution to the business.
- Entrepreneurial spirit; able to adjust to change quickly and be keen to take on new challenges.
- Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness to successfully manage a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Highly numerate and analytical.
- In depth knowledge of current trends in world commodities trade
- Proficient IT skills are crucial, particularly Excel for sending out and collating information.
- Excellent business English is a requirement
COMPANY BACKGROUND
EDF Man was established in 1783. Today the company is a leading provider of commodities, logistics and risk management services. The company is employee owned with approximately 4,000 employees working in 50 countries around the world.
EDF Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.