Trader - Grains & Oil Seeds

Role Purpose:

The Trader - Grains & Oilseeds will be responsible for developing profitable trading strategies for the Indian grains and oilseeds market. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of market dynamics to identify trading opportunities while collaborating with global trading teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute profitable trading strategies for grains and oilseeds in line with business objectives.

- Analyze market trends, pricing movements, and supply-demand fundamentals to identify trading opportunities.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, traders, processors, exporters, and other market participants.

- Monitor production, crop conditions, government policies, and global market developments affecting grain and oilseed markets.

- Conduct market intelligence and provide regular updates on pricing, supply-demand outlook, and market positioning.

- Support development of pricing strategies and commercial proposals.

- Coordinate with global trading teams to align trading strategies and market insights.

- Participate in international trading discussions and contribute to business planning.

- Ensure smooth execution of contracts in coordination with logistics, finance, and operations teams.

- Maintain compliance with company policies, commercial controls, and ethical trading practices.

Candidate Profile:

- 4-6 years of experience in grains and/or oilseeds trading within the Indian market.

- Postgraduate / MBA from IIFT, IRMA, or another reputed institute.

- Strong understanding of Indian agricultural commodity markets, trading practices, and pricing mechanisms.

- Experience in supply-demand analysis, market intelligence, and commercial decision-making.

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and commodity market analysis tools.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven trading environment.

Key Competencies:

- Agricultural Commodity Trading

- Grains & Oilseeds Markets

- Market Intelligence & Analysis

- Supply & Demand Analysis

- Commercial Negotiation

- Pricing Strategy

- Relationship Management

- Risk Awareness

- Analytical Thinking

- Team Collaboration

- Ownership & Accountability

- Attention to Detail