Associate Trader

Role Purpose Statement

The Assistant Trader - Dry Bulk is reponsible for assisting the traders in the commodity trading in the specific program and general commercial activities in the Latin America region.

Main Accountabilities

• Daily revision/validation of trading position.
• Daily preparation of trading P&L and reconciliating results versus accounting figures.
• Assisting trading group in the elaboration and update of S&D reports, open demand, marketing plan, etc.
• Ensure purchase & sales contracts input to the system is performed on time and accurately as per company policies.
• Provide commercial support to traders with customers needs as required.
• Assist with the maintenance and accurancy of the logistics position versus freight position.
• Others as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior

• Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
• Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.
• Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical

• Commercial skills
• Excellent customer management abilities and interest in understanding customers' business models and needs
• Demonstrated analytical aptitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate trading strategies both internally and to customers
• Leadership skills, willingness to learn and grow as a people’ manager
• Strong attention to detail, quality and integrity.
• Excellent organization and planning capabilities
• Ability to lead across reporting lines/functions
• Understanding of commodity trading, MTM rules, commodity cash and futures settlements practices and industry terms and exchanges (CBOT).
• Understanding of ocean freight market.
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Agricultural Economics or related field.
• 1-2 years of business experience