A soft commodities supply chain company is seeking result-driven individuals for the position of: Commodity Trader

The Role

•   This is a Managerial position that provides strategic leadership support and direction in coordinating the trading of soft commodities
•   The position reports to the Marketing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities assigned to the role include but not limited to the following:

•   Monitoring and analysing current developments on the world commodities and financial markets especially various asset classes
•   Develop strategies for the physical hedging programme of the company
•   Participation in the formulation of over-the-counter's (OTC's) and derivatives trading strategies
•   Monitoring and analysing the commodity supply chain for the formulation and implementation of relevant policies and programmes for the company
•   Gathering of data and undertaking technical and fundamental analysis of the commodities and forex market to inform decisions on the execution of trading strategies

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree and or an Advanced Degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics, Finance and or any other allied academic or professional qualification
•   The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years experience in commodity trading

Desired Competencies

•   Ability to plan and organise
•   Ability to direct, motivate, co-ordinate and control activities of suboardinates
•   Must be computer literate
•   Must be conversant with technical skills in commodities trading
•   Ability to think on one's feet and take constructive decisions
•   Ability to work on time and under pressure
•   Good verbal and written communication skills
•   Must be very sociable

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested persons who meet the above-mentioned person specification may apply by sending their application with recent curriculum vitae to:

recruitment.commodity.trader@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03 March, 2017