Our Graduate Program is designed to launch, support, and accelerate your career. The objective is to help you develop a broad understanding of the company and its diverse activities, and to provide opportunities for you to build your network across several areas.<\/p>\n
The Graduate program at LDC is a 3-phase process:<\/p>\n
Phase 1 – Build business experience and skills: Graduate Trainee for 18 months<\/p>\n
\tDuring this period, you will work within one of our products platforms (Coffee, Cotton, Freight, Grains & Oilseeds, or Rice), covering areas on execution, trading and marketing.
\n\tIn addition to this core training, some graduates will have the opportunity to be involved in projects of Louis Dreyfus Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Louis Dreyfus Group that provides sustainable solutions to smallholder farmers. Such assignment may include research work and field visit(s).<\/p>\n
Phase 2 \u2013 Moving into a regular role<\/p>\n
\tAt the end of this phase, if job performance is high and there is a business need, you will be confirmed in a permanent role.
\n\tBeing a global company, we offer the opportunity to meet and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a highly motivating environment. Potential positions could include: Junior Trader, Junior Analyst, Junior Marketer, etc.<\/p>\n
Phase 3 – Continued support and guidance<\/p>\n
\tAfter four years, you may be offered new assignments and will continue to receive guidance and support on long-term career choices.<\/p>\n
YOUR PROFILE<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s \/ Master\u2019s degree with specialization in Agronomy, Accounting & Finance, Economics and\/or Business
\n\tPreferable to have work experience or a summer placement in Commercial environment
\n\tExpected 2 years\u2019 experience; internships\/placements in commercial\/trading\/analytics a plus
\n\tFluency in English is Essential. Professional working proficiency in another language always appreciated
\n\tInternational mindset, interest in global markets, agriculture, and trade flows and personal interest in career mobility
\n\tGood understanding of supply-chain risk, trade finance, and physical market dynamics
\n\tExcellent analytical skills, ability to analyze supply, demand and trade flow fundamentals and make sense of market\u00a0signals
\n\tStrong entrepreneurial \/ innovative approach to taking initiatives, critical thinking, robust decision making and strong problem-solving
\n\tStrong leadership potential, with distinctive competitive spirit and\u00a0resilience
\n\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, cross-cultural negotiation skills; collaborative with humility
\n\tCapacity to\u00a0contribute to and\u00a0learn from the team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n
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