**Company Description**
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
We are seeking a motivated Junior Trader to join our Pulse trading team. This role supports the Senior Trader and pulse desk operations, providing exposure to global commodity markets while developing the skills to progress into a full trading position. You will contribute to market analysis, trade execution, and logistics coordination while building strong stakeholder relationships.
**Key responsibilities will be but not limited to**:
- Support Senior Trader with daily market activities, trade execution, and data entry.
- Monitor and report grower sentiment, pricing trends, and market developments.
- Assist in understanding container and bulk export pathways, freight rates, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records, including trade entries and daily P&L tracking.
- Liaise with supply chain stakeholders to optimise export options.
- Participate in team and global market meetings.
**Attributes and Skills**:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
- Independent thinker with collaborative mindset.
- Interest in agricultural commodities and markets.
**Qualifications**
- Tertiary degree in Economics, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or related discipline.
- Knowledge or experience in commodity trading, export logistics, or market analysis (desirable).
- Strong numerical and analytical capability with attention to detail.
If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume and Cover Letter.
**Diversity & 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
**What We Offer**
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
**We offer**
- Work for a global, leading commodities company
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Employee Assistance Program