Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people every year. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Graduate Trainee program, which is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the agricultural commodities trading industry through various rotations, including Research and Execution.
Role Overview
The program consists of key rotations aimed at providing trainees with deep industry insights. Trainees will develop a strong understanding of global trade flows, market analysis, and the logistical complexities of shipping agricultural goods.
Learning Objectives per Rotation
Research
- Develop an understanding of the markets and main price setters (S&D, funds position, macro, etc.).
- Learn how to process multiple data sources and large datasets which are regularly amended and updated.
- Gain agronomic knowledge.
- Understand global trade flows (major exporters, major importers, swing countries, tender books, quality requirements, etc.).
- Develop an understanding of the various factors impacting demand (population GDP, changes in diets, ethanol industry, animal sector, meat consumption, etc.).
- Learn how to build, read, and analyze a Balance Sheet.
- Understand how to link S&D with prices and ultimately trading decisions.
- Be able to process and filter massive information flows to extract the key points (ability to remove "market noises").
- Develop communication and presentation skills.
Execution (Bulk)
- Develop an understanding of what is dry/liquid bulk shipping and container shipping.
- Understand all the terms and conditions in the contract.
- Manage execution via data entry and issuance of contracts, invoices, etc.
- Understand 3rd party service providers.
- Understand vessel nomination and appropriation.
- Learn the documentary INSTRX IRIS (G&O version).
- Learn the process of getting paid.
- Do laytime calculations.
- Understand Letter of Indemnity.
- Understand more complex contract terms.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree with specialization in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Accounting & Finance, Economics, and/or Business.
- Preferably have work experience or an internship placement in a Commercial environment.
- Maximum of 2-years’ experience.
- Fluency in English is Essential.
- International mindset with a strong interest in career mobility.
- Strong leadership potential, with distinctive competitive spirit and resilience.
- Capacity to contribute to and learn from the team.
- Ability to connect multiple information sources and make sense of market signals; comfortable negotiating and taking decisions; critical and deductive thinker.
- Strong entrepreneurial / innovative approach to taking initiatives.
- A mature professional with humility, capable of integrating well into different cultures.
- Good analytical skills, ability to analyze supply, demand, and trade flow fundamentals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Louis Dreyfus Company on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply.
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