Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use all available resources, including the Company’s proprietary models and tools, to identify attractive risk/return trades and build a balanced position within the risk parameters prescribed by the Group Leader
- Use market knowledge to identify discretionary/non-core strategy opportunities and make recommendations for execution to the Group Leader
- Monitor market news and data for information impacting the portfolio and available opportunities
- Develop daily trading strategy for entry and exit of softs positions, including intra-day changes
- Work with the Trade Operations Analyst to optimize trade execution and minimize slippage
- Complete operational tasks associated with accurate reporting and reconciliation of the softs portfolio
- Support the Group Leader in continuous improvement of the investment process and developing long-term strategy
- Participate in agriculture capital allocation and portfolio discussions regarding positioning and available opportunities in multiple sectors
- Participate periodically in meetings to allocate capital and risk across sectors
- Perform fundamental research and analysis to support portfolio management decisions and identify attractive risk/return opportunities
- Evaluate and manage 3rd party research and data subscriptions, identifying opportunities based on gaps in current data and analysis
- Build standard reports and analysis for internal use
- Develop and nurture industry relationships within the softs sector
- Attend industry conferences and events to build industry network
- Assist the Group Leader in organizing meetings to host industry contacts and external stakeholders to discuss current and future market developments
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance in finance, economics or a technical field (engineering , math, or hard science).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in commodity trading or merchandising role, or similar role in an agricultural business with significant exposure to commodity trading
- Understanding of commodity trading and fundamental analysis
- Significant experience and competency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment