Agricultural Commodities Trader

Abans Financial Services is a diversified financial services company offering a suite of solutions across broking, commodity trading, asset management, and financing. The role we are hiring for involves the buying and selling of agricultural commodities on the Indian market.

We are seeking an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of agricultural markets and commodities to join our team as an Agricultural Commodities Trader.

• Monitor domestic and international markets for agri-commodity price trends and supply-demand dynamics to identify opportunities for profitable trades.
• Execute buy/sell trades in physical or derivatives markets (spot, futures, options) in the Indian market, utilizing skills in data analysis and market intelligence tools.
• Create and analyze spread/arbitrage opportunities in the Indian market, requiring a deep understanding of trading platforms and exchanges.
• Develop relationships with farmers, brokers, processors, exporters, importers, and institutional clients to ensure a steady supply of commodities.
• Negotiate contracts and prices for the procurement and sale of commodities, utilizing negotiation and communication skills to secure favorable deals.
• Analyze weather patterns, crop reports, government policies, and global trade data to inform trading strategies and mitigate risk.
• Manage logistics, warehousing, and delivery schedules in coordination with supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of commodities.
• Mitigate risk using hedging strategies via commodity exchanges like NCDEX, MCX, and CBOT, ensuring compliance with trade regulations and quality standards.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in maintaining trading books, daily position reports, and profitability tracking.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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