Jobs

Our client a new and dynamic international trading company with focus in grains and vegetable oils is looking to expand its footprint in EMEA and MENA with the addition of a junior grains and/or oilseeds trader to be based in Dubai, UAE.

 

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Responsible for physical trading of agricultural products (soybean, corn, oilseeds, wheat, rice, meals etc.) into EMEA and MENA countries
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with producers and customers in the international agricultural space, purchasing and selling grain products into EMEA and MENA countries (in bulk and containers)
• Monitor trends and grain market conditions to identify potential business opportunities and keep up to date with market insight, price changes and supply/demand models to increase physical trading opportunities
• Knowledge of hedging and futures instruments
• Work closely with logistics, operations and supply chain staff to ensure safe shipment and transportation of grain/wheat products

Key Qualifications / Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in trading or merchandising agricultural commodities
• Knowledge of international agricultural/grain markets as well as the life cycle of sales contracts and logistics/operations aspect
• Solid understanding of creating and implementing risk management strategies
• Positive proven track record of profitability and building business relationships with grain producers/end users in the EMEA and MENA region
• Proven network and portfolio of customers in the EMEA and MENA region