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