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
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trader to join our Global Markets team, specializing in interest rates and credit within the Commodity Trading sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing portfolios in emerging markets and extensive experience with various financial instruments across multiple regions. Previous portfolio manager position is crucial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and manage trades in interest rate swaps, swaptions, cash bonds, and local currency corporate bonds.
- Develop and implement trading strategies for interest rate products in Asia, CEE, and Latam regions.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trading opportunities and manage risk.
- Engage in cross-currency swaps, basis trading, and relative value strategies in FX forwards.
- Monitor and analyze financial markets to provide insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with other traders and departments to optimize trading strategies and performance.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Portfolio Manager in Emerging Markets.
- Proven experience with interest rate swaps in Asia, CEE, and Latam.
- Expertise in interest rate swaptions in Mexico, South Africa, and Korea.
- Strong background in cash bonds in Latam, CEE, and Asia.
- Experience with local currency corporate bonds in Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and South Africa.
- Proficiency in cross-currency swaps, basis trading, and relative value in FX forwards in Asia, CEE, and Latam.
- Local and global experience in fixed income markets in Latam and Central America (Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, Guatemala, Costa Rica).
- Knowledge of FX and FX options in all liquid EM and G10 currencies.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM.
- Proficiency in trading platforms and financial software.
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job
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.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive social and financial benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Access to training and development
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.
