Agricultural Commodities Trader

We are seeking an accomplished Agricultural Trader to join our team and drive business growth in the commodities market.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring domestic and international markets for price trends and supply-demand dynamics, executing trades in physical or derivatives markets, and creating and analyzing spread/arbitrage opportunities. Key responsibilities include developing relationships with farmers, brokers, processors, exporters, importers, and institutional clients, negotiating contracts and prices for procurement and sale of commodities, and managing logistics, warehousing, and delivery schedules.

• Market Monitoring: Analyze domestic and international market trends and supply-demand dynamics to inform trading decisions.
• Trade Execution: Execute trades in physical or derivatives markets to maximize profits and minimize risk.
• Opportunity Creation: Identify and create spread/arbitrage opportunities to generate additional revenue streams.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, brokers, processors, exporters, importers, and institutional clients.
• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and prices for procurement and sale of commodities to ensure favorable terms.
• Logistics Management: Manage logistics, warehousing, and delivery schedules to ensure smooth operations.

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, economics, business, or related field (MBA/PGDM preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of agricultural markets and commodities.
• Understanding of trading platforms and exchanges.
• Proficient in data analysis, market intelligence tools, and Excel.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure trading environments and make quick decisions.