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 DescriptionMain accountabilities (Main Responsibilities):
1. Monitor market movements and execute pricing orders on DCE accurately and in a timely manner; track and record executed pricing levels against target levels whenever applicable.
2. Prepare and distribute daily trading recaps and position summaries after market close.
3. Reconcile cash pricing orders with corresponding futures transactions to ensure 100% accuracy and completeness.
4. Ensure full compliance with futures exchange regulations, position limits, and internal control requirements; closely monitor changes in exchange rules and communicate updates promptly to relevant stakeholders and support functions.
5. Maintain and update daily reports on open interest, warehouse receipts, and key market indicators across major commodity contracts.
6. Maintain pricing-related databases and ensure accurate and timely data uploads to internal systems.
7. Provide operational support by liaising with exchanges, brokers, and internal stakeholders, and preparing trading-related documentation and reports as required.
Knowledge and Experience:
1-3 years of experience in futures trading, commodity trading operations, risk management, or related fields.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Trading, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
Technical/ Functional skills:
- Good understanding of futures markets and hedging principles.
- Proficiency in Excel and trading/reporting systems.
- Familiarity with DCE, CZCE, SHFE or other futures exchange operations is preferred.
Other skills and competencies:
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong numerical and data management capability.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
- High integrity and compliance awareness
Additional Information for the job
What We Offer
- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Insurance systems & schemes.
Diversity, Equity & 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.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in futures trading, commodity trading operations, risk management, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Trading, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Good understanding of futures markets and hedging principles
- Proficiency in Excel and trading/reporting systems
- Familiarity with DCE, CZCE, SHFE, or other futures exchange operations
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong numerical and data management capability
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment
- High integrity and compliance awareness
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.
