Trading Assistant
Summary
Support the grains trading team through physical and futures market research, order placement and execution follow-up, and position monitoring and reconciliation. Consolidate market information and analyze price movements, supply and demand, and basis trends to support trading decisions and risk management under the guidance of the Senior Trader.
Key Duties and Tasks
- Place and follow up physical and futures orders in accordance with approved trading instructions, delegated authority and risk limits. Confirm order details, track execution status and promptly escalate execution issues.
- Maintain accurate grain position records, including physical commitments and futures hedges. Reconcile trades and positions daily with the trading, execution and controlling teams, monitor exposures against approved limits and escalate discrepancies.
- Consolidate daily futures market information, including price movements, trading volumes, open interest, calendar spreads and relevant market news. Analyze market drivers and prepare concise market summaries to support trading decisions.
- Collect and analyze grain supply and demand data, crop conditions, weather, trade flows, inventories and logistics developments. Monitor cash prices and basis movements, and maintain regional supply and demand forecasts.
- Support for developing and reviewing grain cash trading and hedging strategies. Prepare analysis of basis, spreads and trading opportunities within the approved risk framework.
- Work closely with the grain trading, commercial, execution, logistics and controlling teams to ensure timely trade recording, contract follow-up and alignment between physical transactions and related hedges.
- Prepare regular daily and weekly grain market, position and risk reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely communication of key developments.
Undertake ad hoc trading support and risk analysis tasks assigned by the grains trading team.
Education
Master’s degree or above, no major limit
Competency
Be deeply aware of the team spirit
Good communication and coordination capabilities.
Have strong sense of accountability.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills are required
Languages Skills
Chinese and English mandatory
Additional Information for the job
What We Offer
- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Insurance systems & schemes.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.