Beschreibung

* Entrepreneurial Impact & Desk Creation
* Direct Access to Decision-Makers & Accelerated Growth

## About Our Client ##

Our client is an emerging international commodity trading house based in Geneva.

## Job Description ##

Desk Building & Trade Execution:

* Take full ownership of the lifecycle of physical grain transactions from contract signing to final settlement.
* Establish and coordinate vessel chartering, space bookings, and shipment tracking with shipbrokers and port agents.
* Oversee dry bulk cargo loading, discharging, and transit operations across European and global maritime corridors.



Documentation, Compliance & Processes:

* Structure and handle all standard shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, letters of indemnity, certificates of origin, quality, and weight).
* Ensure strict alignment with international customs, regulatory standards, and internal compliance/KYC frameworks.
* Manage and enforce contract specifications governed by international trade bodies (e.g., GAFTA/FOSFA rules).



Financial & Risk Control:

* Execute and monitor Letters of Credit (L/Cs) in close coordination with European trade finance institutions.
* Handle the calculation of laytime, demurrage/despatch, inspection fees, and freight costs.
* Assist in maintaining trade management systems to ensure precise real-time oversight of price and counterparty exposure.
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## The Successful Applicant ##

Experience:

* 5 to 8+ years of solid experience in trade execution or traffic operations within a commodity trading house, with an absolute focus on grains, oilseeds, or agricultural products.
* Proven adaptability and a desire to operate in an agile, fast-paced, and growing desk environment.



Technical & Soft Skills:

* Deep understanding of dry bulk shipping, charterparties, Incoterms, and UCP 600 rules for Letters of Credit.
* Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills to manage logistical unexpected claims or delays independently.



Language Requirements:

* French: Native-level proficiency required (essential for integration into the local corporate office environment and specific European market counterparties).
* English: Advanced / Proficient (C1 level minimum), as it is the primary language of international grain contracts and maritime trade.
* Additional Languages: Fluency in Turkish, Arabic, or Spanish is considered a strong asset to match the expansion targets of the trading desk.

## What's on Offer ##

Our client offers you:

* Bonuses based on performance.
* A permanent position in a key location like Genève.
* Opportunities to work within the retail industry, focusing on grain operations.



If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply.

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7085874

Job Function

Banking & Financial Services

Specialisation

Sales & Trading

Industry

Financial Services

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-082026-7085874