Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced IT Senior Business Analyst to lead solutions for our Derivatives and Hedging program. This role focuses on interpreting complex regulatory frameworks (such as EMIR, MiFID, FinFRAG, and MAS) into actionable technical requirements for processes, systems, and reporting. The candidate will manage and coordinate analysis efforts, oversee junior resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs. Expertise in Risk Management, Derivatives Systems, and Market Operations is essential, along with strong leadership and change management skills to drive solutions delivery in a dynamic global environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and monitor IT projects related to Derivatives from initiation to closure, incl. risk mitigation and sharing updates to senior management and stakeholders
- Contribute to the definition of organization structure by recommending reporting lines and roles and responsibilities and identifying interfaces with other teams to align with the structure of the broader technical function and corporate organization principles.
- Lead change initiatives and implement best practices in change management to ensure smooth transitions.
- Develop stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders and building a close and trusted relationship that meets their needs/issues/concerns
- Co-work with business and IT colleagues to develop the tactical and strategic plans for optimizing process, resources and assets
- Provide formal and informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.
- Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures within the regulatory and derivatives area
- Work closely with risk management teams to ensure alignment with company standards.
Qualifications
- Degree in Information Technology preferred; Business, Finance, or related field or Equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in IT Process and Analysis, preferably in the Derivatives and Commodities trading sector.
- Mandatory: strong understanding of Risks, Derivatives systems, Commodities Trading and Derivatives Markets.
- Required: In-depth knowledge of European, Swiss, and Singapore regulations or component of with the proven skills to extend to other regulatory regions
Other skills (Computer Skills, etc):
- Proven experience in change management.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt to a global and challenging environment.
- Knowledge on SQL is appreciated.
- Fluency in English
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job
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.
Our Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Flexible working
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Access to Training and Development
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Discretionary Bonus
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Profit Sharing plan
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Lunch vouchers
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Public transportation refund
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Workers council social benefits
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Legal annual paid leave + up tp 14 days RTT
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
Top Skills
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.
