Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging on our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world – safely, responsibly, and reliably. Our strategic asset portfolio spans the whole agricultural value chain and is currently present in more than 50 countries worldwide where we operate 10 different business platforms.
The Louis Dreyfus Company Internship Program 2026 provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commodity trading industry. The program is designed to equip interns with foundational knowledge and professional skills in one of the company’s business platforms.
As a G&O Intern, you will be introduced to and become an integral part of our Grains & Oilseeds Team. You will work with experienced professionals in G&O Team and interact with colleagues to gain insight into the commodity industry. You will be given the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders to develop your own sense of the working environment in the business platform.
Internship duration:
- From Aug'26 onwards, for a duration of 5 months
Main Responsibilities:
- Participate in the daily commercial and marketing discussion of the trading desk
- Support commercial operations, and timely execution of commercial tasks
- Develop and improve research workflows while supporting day-to-day research operations
- Analyze and enhance the logistics-related flow
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Engineering or related field of study
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, R for data manipulation, visualization, and dashboard development
- Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and dashboard development
- Strong analytical skills in data analysis and commodity market research
- Interest in ETL processes, data modelling, warehousing
- Analytical Mindset:
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets to derive actionable insights
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Other Skills & Knowledge:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and propose solutions
- Independent self-starter who takes initiative, and has a proactive attitude toward problems and issues
- Possesses an entrepreneurial and humble mindset
- Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn software development best practices
- Interest and knowledge in Data Science, Research within agricultural commodity sector is a plus
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We offer
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Regular events that foster team engagement
- Access to Training and Development
- Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
- Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and visualization
- Proficiency in R for data manipulation and visualization
- Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and dashboard development
- Strong analytical skills in data analysis and commodity market research
- Interest in ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets to derive insights
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
- Independent self-starter with a proactive attitude
- Willingness to learn software development best practices
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Interest and knowledge in Data Science and research within the agricultural commodity sector
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
