Trader Trainee

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 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

LDC seeks exceptional college graduates eager to help the company expand their global business. As an LDC Commodity Trader Trainee, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to purchase, sell, and trade physical commodities in global markets to maximize profitability. In this growth role you will have direct access to senior traders and managers in an open working environment designed to encourage the free flow of ideas and information. You will work side-by-side with the experts in our company. All learning is relevant, practical, and hands-on. This “on-the-job” training demands a wide range of skills, including the knowledge and use of statistical information, particularly supply/demand economics, and quantitative analysis. We teach our entry-level trainees the skills necessary to become knowledgeable in agricultural commodity market fundamentals including:

• understanding the physical flow of commodities in both domestic and export markets, • negotiating and mitigating risk,

• identifying market trends and positions,

• providing value added market and positioning insights,

• ensuring optimization of product quality

• how to leverage analytics tools and processes while staying on top of market research and movements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to act decisively, think critically, and have the ability to see the long-game.

• Resourceful, creative, versatile, and able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.

• Detailed-oriented, strong organizational skills, and have a genuine interest in learning about trading physical commodities.

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data. • Open to relocation both domestically and internationally. Language skills are a plus.

• A Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, finance, or mathematics preferred but not required.

Applicants must be open to both Memphis, TN and Wilton, CT locations.  Relocation assistance provided.  

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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