Trading Analyst

We are Olam Agri - a market-leading agri-business, focused on high-growth markets, with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 30 years.

Our food, feed, fiber, agri-industrials, and ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries. We are at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations.

We unlock value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.

We are the largest private ginner worldwide with extensive operations in Australia and USA. We use world-class ginning systems to produce superior and consistent quality cotton. Our integrated ginning and contract farming operations in Africa means we are on the ground to help farmers improve their practices and get a fair price. Our customers benefit from our broad operations, with a traceable, sustainable source of quality cotton. Because of this, we are chosen by textile mills in all major markets.

In the US, we’re a leading supplier of all cotton varieties. Our business is diversified across the major growing regions of Texas, Memphis, Georgia, California, and Arizona, with ginning and warehousing infrastructure in several locations.

Learn more at www.olamagri.com.

Position Summary

A leading global supply chain management company of agriculture commodities for feed and fiber is seeking a self-motivated individual for a position on our Trading team located in Richardson, Texas. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking. This role will report to the Vice President, Cotton Americas with daily oversight by the Trader, Cotton Americas.

Position Responsibilities

• Receive orders from Cash traders across the world and place the orders as instructed, with proper tags.
• Update orders as per the requirement of the traders.
• Apply discretion and watch the market activity to get the best fills.
• Record and upload all the trades done during the day into proprietary position managements systems.
• Prepare daily reports showing the execution done, pending orders, and end of day positions across all the books.
• Prepare regulatory and compliance reports.
• Prepare and analyze the cotton risk and position reports for Olam Agri’s Cotton Americas business units.
• Liaise with the Global Middle Office to resolve trade discrepancies.
• Partner with the Cotton Prop Trading Team to generate market analysis and trade recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Three River Cotton Systems software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact effectively an honestly with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work with a diverse team across many geographies.
• Ability to work under pressure without losing focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage workload to meet deadlines, while ensuring a high standard of quality.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: ogaushr@olamagri.com.

At Olam Agri, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Agri Americas, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of work experience in a trade execution or hedging role within a hedge fund or trade house.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, OPT/CPT visa, etc.) to legally work in the US?
• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Richardson, TX 75082 for this job? We offer Friday WFH.

Experience:

• Trade execution: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richardson, TX 75082