Trader Oilseeds

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 18,000 people globally.

• Identify, negotiate and bring to fruition trade opportunities
• To keep a tab on market and track latest developments in trade that influence and can affect the company’s business.
• Develop good business relationships in the trade to gather market news, strike deal with the buyers and sellers.
• Develop a good sense of logistics, so as to enable smooth operations for completion of the trade.
• Risk Management and Closure - Control and manage risk, increase volumes with existing suppliers/customers, ensure delivery of goods in accordance to contracted parameters.
• Conduct Real time Market Analysis - Awareness of current values trading and Relative competitiveness of various origins
• Supply & Demand Analysis – Keep abreast of latest trends in production, consumption, export and imports, including t weather developments and its impact on production; as well as impact on balance sheet.
• Come up with continuous trading ideas and defend his position with an open attitude to learning
• Observe the risks that the platform is taking on a daily basis and gain understanding of the risk-reward for any particular trade, whether it is the market risk, counter party risk, quality risk, political risk etc.
• Continue learning about the basic trading concepts and contribute to developing the supply/demand forecasting continuously.
• Manages and leads team members in achieving company/platform goal, motivate and assesses performance.
• Provide encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for training or skill checks. 
• Develops strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
• Keep the team motivated and help on their learning and growth.
• Assists management and develop talents.

• Master's Degree/ MBA 
• 5-10 Years of Relevant Trading Experience

• Trading experience in oil seeds, Oil or any other Agri commodities
• Analytical Learning attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced, reactive, and challenging environments

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.

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

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work