Junior Trader, Dry Bulk

About the role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Junior Trader supports the G&O trade strategy through market research, trend analysis and full trade execution, from building supplier and client relationships to hedging price exposure. It is a hands-on trading role in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key responsibilities

• Research market trends, macro factors and conditions affecting related commodities (e.g. weather, FX rates)
• Monitor market data, economic news and industry insights to spot trading opportunities
• Perform technical and fundamental analysis to inform trade decisions
• Analyse trade execution data, including broker due diligence, execution measurement and performance tracking
• Monitor and manage trading positions within risk parameters, proactively mitigate losses and respect pre-defined risk limits
• Manage supplier and client relationships, negotiate price and sales terms, oversee logistics and record transaction costs
• Set shipping schedules and terms, and develop new business with existing clients

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field (a Master's in International Business is a plus)
• At least 3 years' experience in trading, financial analysis or a related role, with at least 2 years in commodities trading
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, agricultural commodity growing cycles and their business impact
• Strong analytical, numerical and negotiation skills, disciplined and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting market conditions, with high integrity and strong communication

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of financial markets and trading instruments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ITAS and trading platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters and Excel
• Programming in Python