Trainee Sugar Trader
This is an exciting on the job career and learning opportunity for the budding trader that will provide you with exposure to a wide variety of trading related tasks and to work in an established commodities trading house with immediate exposure to the trading in global markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the trading of raw, refined and white sugar throughout the global / Indian markets.
- Study to complete the professional commodities qualification.
- Monitor and maintain reports on supply and demand developments, movements and regional sugar policies.
- Shadow the traders and assist by providing freight and trade metrics, co-ordinate meetings and prepare presentations as required.
- Monitor relevant material and maintain current market knowledge of trends and market conditions in order to review financial positions.
- Research the soft commodity markets and provide analysis to traders.
- Support in the negotiation of contracts to agree prices, quality, delivery and specifications.
- Support the Senior Traders in building commercial relationships with Suppliers / customers and government entities, and managing a large portfolio of complex and diverse customers.
- Ensure timely execution of contracts and delivery of shipments to customers, by investigating and resolving logistics issues.
- Control costs by evaluating freights, bookings and establish efficient and reliable route of shipment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- At least one year of commercial experience in a merchant, trading or related role.
- A good degree in a relevant subject from a reputable university.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
- Self-confidence, with the ability to voice opinions constructively.
- Complete fluency in business English and an Asian language.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; a capable oral and written communicator who effectively builds relationships with others.
- Entrepreneurial spirit; generates ideas for business improvements and is able to implement them.
- Determined and resilient with a desire to make a long term contribution to EDF Man’s business.
- A strong interest in the agricultural commodities industry.
- Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support your colleagues.
- Previous experience or cultural awareness of the Asia marketplace.
- Proficient IT skills are crucial, particularly Excel for sending out and collating information.
- Willingness to travel at short notice to any destination worldwide as required by the business.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Established in 1783, EDF Man is a specialist merchant of agricultural commodities, trading specifically in sugar, molasses and coffee. We also act as broker to clients who need to access commodity and capital markets to hedge their risk.
EDF Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.
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