Trader

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.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day trading and managing of commodity positions. The position will have accountability for identifying profitable trading opportunities in the market based on information gathered from the physical trading operations of the business. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that overall macro commodity strategies are formulated and executed efficiently to outperform budgeted profit targets. Work with all business units to ensure the maximisation of synergies leading to optimal company results with focus on integration and whole of business margin decision making.

Daily activities include but are not limited to:

• Uphold a responsible pricing and execution role within the LDC trading team with a particular focus on domestic delivered markets across all approved commodities and trading regions.
• In conjunction with the trading manager and other commodity traders ensure that overall commodity strategies are priced and executed efficiently.
• Ensure execution and pricing of commodity strategies based on 'best value execution' methodology under defined contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure all trading execution policy and procedures are adhered to under company DOA and direct reporting.
• Formulate and trade identified strategies in line with divisional and company directives.
• Ensure reconciliation of delegated commodity position, risk, and pricing limits.
• Accumulate pricing and market information for Australian markets daily. Contribute to daily/weekly Australian balance sheet analysis to develop strategy.Apply problem management process on recurring incidents; perform root cause analysis and workaround fixes.
• In consultation with Marketing Team, maximise merchandising opportunities with particular focus on domestic customers.
• Build and manage working relationships with defined key strategic domestic customers acting as account manager where required.
• Support LDC regional teams to deliver added value to LDC and its customers through the provision of innovative and flexible grain marketing solutions.
• Assist with daily pricing and marketing material provided to grower and end-user customers.
• Work closely with logistics and SCO teams to identify and maximise quality and freight arbitrage opportunities to achieve synergy targets set for the integrated LDC business.
• Uphold a leadership role in maintaining clear communication between trading, marketing, logistics and SCO teams to clearly prioritise LDC pipeline methodology.

To be successful in the role, you may have:

• Degree in relevant discipline is preferred.
• Appropriate market licensing and certification where applicable.
• Substantial experience working in commodity markets.
• Understanding of commodity trading and accounting systems.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Effective planning and organisational skills with a focus on attention to critical detail
• Co-operative and supportive team player.
• Ability to successfully influence and support multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly - proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to develop cross-functional relationships within the business and industry.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Honesty and integrity in dealings with internal and external business stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Information for the job

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

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program