Description

* 10+ years of experience in white sugar trading
* Fluent in English, French and Arabic

## About Our Client ##

Our client is a trading company based in Geneva.

## Job Description ##

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**Market Analysis & Trading:**

* Develop and execute trading strategies for both white sugar (in bags) and VHP sugar (in bulk) across global markets, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.
* Monitor market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and global sugar prices to identify profitable trading opportunities.
* Leverage futures markets to hedge physical transactions and manage market risk.
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**Customer Relationship Management:**

* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders in the Africa and Middle East regions.
* Provide market insights and personalized trading solutions to customers, ensuring timely and efficient service.
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**Risk Management & Hedging:**

* Utilize knowledge of futures markets to design and implement hedging strategies that mitigate risk exposure for the company and customers.
* Monitor risk management positions and ensure compliance with internal risk policies and external regulatory requirements.
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**Financial Expertise & Payment Mechanisms:**

* Understand and manage complex financial structures, including letters of credit, credit insurance, stock collateral guarantees, and other payment mechanisms used in sugar trading.
* Work closely with the finance and legal teams to ensure secure, timely, and efficient payment processes for domestic and international transactions.
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**Contract Negotiation & Execution:**

* Lead negotiations for sugar trading contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for both the company and customers.
* Ensure compliance with contractual terms, ensuring smooth execution from trade inception to delivery.
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**Cross-Functional Collaboration:**

* Work with operations, logistics, and legal teams to ensure seamless coordination and execution of trade agreements.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior traders and support teams.

## The Successful Applicant ##

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**Experience:**

* 15+ years of experience in the sugar market, with a focus on white sugar in bags and VHP sugar in bulk.
* Extensive experience working with customers and suppliers in the Africa and Middle East regions.
* Deep understanding of futures markets and their application in hedging physical transactions.
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**Skills & Expertise:**

* Strong finance background with a clear understanding of payment mechanisms such as letters of credit, credit insurance, and stock collateral guarantees.
* Proven ability to manage risk and develop hedging strategies in a volatile market environment.
* Expertise in market analysis, price forecasting, and trading strategies.
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**Languages:**

* Fluent in English, French, and Arabic (both spoken and written).





## What's on Offer ##

* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Opportunity to work with an experienced team in a fast-paced industry
* Be part of a global network with opportunities for professional development

Contact

Alexia Giansily

Quote job ref

JN-022025-6663708

Job Function

Commodity Trading

Specialisation

Senior Trader

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Consultant name

Alexia Giansily

Job Reference

JN-022025-6663708