About this role
Main Purpose: Our Shanghai office offers a unique opportunity to launch your career in physical commodity trading and supply chain management starting in a Middle Office role with the potential to transition into a commercial team working across international markets in the future. Gaining hands-on experience and working alongside a diverse, international team of industry experts, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high‑impact environment. Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across our global offices, including Trading Desks, Finance Specialists and external stakeholders around the world • Negotiate and execute comprehensive international trade agreements • Manage financial operations including payment processing and exposure monitoring • Coordinate global logistics across maritime, rail and road transport networks • Execute strategic hedging operations and pricing mechanisms in volatile market environments • Maintain accurate systems while identifying process optimisation opportunities
Knowledge skills and abilities: • Professional fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin, with additional fluency in French and/or Spanish • Sharp attention to detail with strategic decision-making capabilities • Strong organisational and solution-oriented abilities • Composure in high-pressure environments with a results-oriented approach • Recent degree or equivalent academic qualification in any discipline (up to four year wok experience) • Globally mobile with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the fast-paced world of commodity trading
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