Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Job Purpose and Impact

Headquartered in Singapore, Cargill’s metals business provides value-adding services and solutions along the global ferrous supply chain. Combining over 150 years track record of risk management in global commodities markets with more than 40 years unique insights in the ferrous industry, we provide our customers the support they need to thrive. We connect iron ore miners around the world with steel mills in key markets and provide a broad range of services from technical marketing to customized risk management solutions along the supply chain including to end-users of steel. With around 130 dedicated experts, an established global network and hubs in China, Singapore, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Vietnam to serve our customers, Cargill Metals operates across over 25 ports and more than 50 warehouses globally, providing physical and financial solutions to over 2,500 customers in 40 countries. Each year we move around 50 million tons of physical iron ore and 6 million tons of physical steel globally.

The Trading Assistant supports trading team on swaps execution for all offshore derivatives cleared SGX, CME, International DCE and LME. Responsible for accuracy of recaps, trades and reconciliation of breaks, the Trading Assistant ensures accurate and timely reporting of Trading Position and Estimated PnL on a BAU basis for Ore business, including checking and reviewing of month end impact due to PnL actualization and make efficient the current position and PnL reporting processes through better organization and/or streamlining of the related processes.

Key Accountabilities

Assist traders in execution of offshore derivatives (SGX, CME, international DCE, LME) and FX hedges, manage fee negotiation and volume placement with broker panel, manage relationships and fee negotiation with exchanges

Assist traders in trade booking and amendments to ensure timely and accurate capture of all physical and derivatives trades in CTRM

Running the daily processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of the trading position and estimated PNL to Trading team and other key stakeholders on a BAU basis (including daily position and PNL reconciliation with Trading team and Trade Product Control, and integration of new products / new indices / new pricing mechanisms to the BAU process)

Add commercial value by creating visibility on market structure and market positioning

Continuous improvement of related processes around trade booking, position and PNL reconciliation processes through system and process enhancements, including putting in place operational controls while ensuring business growth is not hampered. Cross training within Trading Support team to support other product lines is also expected to ensure adequate support is provided when team members are on leave

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experienceGood understanding of Position consolidation and PNL processes for physical commodities and DerivativesMust have ability to quickly understand the end-to-end PNL process for physical commodity tradingMust possess good understanding of commodity futures contracts (e.g. SGX, SHFE, DCE) and a basic understanding of freightHave the ability to translate complex business requirements into detailed process steps/system requirements for daily BAU activitiesMust also be able to build up a strong rapport with the commercial teams and other functions (e.g. finance, risk, etc.) to ensure that the commercial team is well supported via more efficient processes and better operational controls.Analytical and numerateGood communication skillsContinuous and process improvement mindsetProcess-orientedStrong customer focus mindsetSolid problem-solving approach to workExperience in a trading or/and shipping environmentOther minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor degreeExperience as a trading assistant or in a risk function for physical commodity trading preferredKnowledge of options risk and trading experience in options preferredSome experience in OTC trading preferred but not requiredHaving good understanding of the business model and drivers of PNL for physical commodity trading is preferredFamiliarity with physical trading commodity systems (e.g. ITAS) would be idealStrong interpersonal skillsEntrepreneur mindset to challenge status quoProgramming skills or relevant IT skillsets to automate current processes and program in different languages (e.g. VBA, R, Python, SQL) Skills

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

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