Job Description<\/p>\n
\tDrive origination, trading and market analyses in order to support the growth of the grains and oilseed business in Southern Africa<\/p>\n
Commercial<\/p>\n
\tOversee physical trade operations with a focus on origination of grains (yellow and white corn) and oilseeds (focus on soybeans) for both domestic basis contracts and exports (either cross-border or deep-sea)
\n\tIdentify, execute and optimize PnL on cash trading opportunities with respect to market spreads vs. cost of carry and delivery arbs
\n\tIdentify, execute and optimize PnL on prop trading opportunities with respect to relative value trades (parities), calendar spreads and flat positions in ZAR and USD
\n\tEnsure trade to cash process is implemented (validation of contracts, exchanges of futures, FX hedge for sales, collection of funds, collection of cargo in case of prepayment)
\n\tFollow execution of the program, assist in solving daily issues (interface with execution, freight team, and destination teams)
\n\tDrive external commercial interactions (industry events, tender submissions, regular meetings)
\n\tBuild personal relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)<\/p>\n
Analysis<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and operate intelligence\/trading tools (export and import parities, crush margins, domestic and cross-border basis)
\n\tSupport research team with market intelligence tools for S&D modeling across multiple products \/ regions
\n\tSend out key market information, analysis and updates to the platform (line-ups, SAF values, competitor updates, S&D updates)
\n\tIdentify trends and market developments, ensuring the exchange of information and the production of market and other reports<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\t3- 5 years of experience in a commercial \/ trading position in South African Agricultural sector with existing relationships in the industry<\/p>\n
Knowledge:<\/p>\n
\tAbility to manage a high level of complexity and good problem-solving skills.
\n\tAnalytical mindset, at ease with numbers and proven negotiation skills.
\n\tPossesses a certain layer of finesse and tact to represent the Company in front of customers
\n\tGood interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural and cross-functional team
\n\tFlexibility, ability to cope with fast-paced changes within a growing company<\/p>\n
Education:<\/p>\n
\tUniversity degree in a relevant field, such as Agricultural economics<\/p>\n
Languages:<\/p>\n
\tFluent in Afrikaans and English \u2013 any other language would be a plus.<\/p>\n
Systems:<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced user of Excel and PowerBI
\n\tAny programming knowledge would be useful<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
www.ldc.com<\/p>\n
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