Remote Recruitment is placing a Commodity Trader for an international agri-commodities trading house. In this high-impact role, you’ll support the company’s expanding footprint across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, driving trading strategies, building key relationships, and contributing to sustainable growth in food and feed supply chains.
What You'll Do
- Identify and develop trading opportunities in grains, oilseeds, pulses, and animal feed markets.
- Build and manage relationships with producers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers across target regions.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics to inform trading decisions.
- Negotiate and close profitable purchase and sales contracts.
- Coordinate with logistics, risk, and finance teams to ensure successful trade execution.
- Produce regular reports on trading activity, market intelligence, and forecasts.
- Expand the trading book and support portfolio diversification across multiple commodities.
- Conduct due diligence and assess counterparty credit risks.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in agri-commodities trading (e.g., grains, oilseeds, pulses, feed).
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close international commodity deals.
- Strong market analysis and risk evaluation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work autonomously and meet commercial targets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and market tracking platforms.
- Must have access to a reliable laptop and fast internet connection for remote collaboration.
Nice to Have
- A degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics, or a relevant field.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- Market tracking platforms
Work Mode
This is a global, fully remote position.
