Fresher Junior Trader Job Opportunities – Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) 

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Job Title:   Junior Trader  (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About Louis Dreyfus Company:

Founded in 1851, Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities across a diversified range of business lines span the entire value chain, from origination to distribution, helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people every year.

 

Job Summary:  The Junior Trader will primarily be playing a major part in assisting the trade aspect of business in Uganda. Particular emphasis on coffee sourcing, position monitoring, allowing for best possible execution, research ability, providing market information, and analysis.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Purchases and sales of Uganda Coffee
  • Develop local supply chain and increase new trade flows on the supply side
  • Assist in the management of trade positions
  • Assist in coffee market reports and carry out in-depth analysis
  • Client relationships and communication
  • New opportunities exploration
  • Liaising with operations on best execution and delivery
  • Reporting to key platform personnel
  • Documentation and contractual approval/verification
  • Monitoring of risk and credit terms
  • Monitoring competition and barriers to entry
  • International coffee market analysis and understanding
  • Macro-economic research and information
  • Regional crop production and balance sheets


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a University Degree in Business or related degree
  • Good computer (excel) knowledge
  • Background in agriculture useful
  • Sound knowledge of Uganda coffee grades and qualities
  • Understanding of Cash and Futures Markets
  • Understanding of regional and global Coffee supply/demand
  • Ability to get on well with people and relate to and handle various customers on different levels
  • Good working knowledge of Excel (formulation/models) and Microsoft Office in general
  • Good understanding of macro and microeconomics
  • Knowledge of finance and accounting
  • Ability to handle pressure and think quickly
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately
  • Good mathematical knowledge
  • Proficient in English and Luganda

 

Personal Attributes

  • Quick thinking
  • Handling pressure and stress
  • “Think outside the box”
  • Ability to handle people
  • Remain efficient yet accurate
  • “People’s person”
  • Skills Required to Undertake the Role
  • Good communication
  • Risk management
  • Mathematical and statistical skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Planning and thinking a few steps ahead
  • Logistical understanding

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 23rd January 2023

 

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