Company DescriptionLouis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers arou...

Join Louis Dreyfus Company as a Soybean Oil Trader, serving as the primary point of contact for key refined soybean oil customers, developing strategic partnerships while driving profitable growth. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, executing transactions, and identifying opportunities that create value. Collaborate with operations, logistics, credit, quality, and global trading teams to ensure seamless product movement and provide insights for pricing and commercial decisions.

<div itemprop="description"><section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg">Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.</div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities">Join Louis Dreyfus Company as a Soybean Oil Trader and play a critical role in shaping the commercial success of one of North America's most important edible oil businesses.In this highly visible trading and commercial role, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for key refined soybean oil customers, developing strategic partnerships while driving profitable growth across the business. You'll combine market intelligence, customer engagement, risk management, and trading expertise to develop sales strategies, execute transactions, and identify opportunities that create value for both customers and LDC.Working closely with operations, logistics, credit, quality, and global trading teams, you'll help ensure the seamless movement of product from production to customer delivery while providing insights that influence pricing, hedging, and commercial decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the business while gaining exposure to the broader oilseeds, edible oils, and ingredients markets.This position is located in our Wilton, CT location, we operate on a hybrid schedule (4 days in office/1 remote). Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions<ul><li>Lead US refined soybean oil salesperson / marketer overseeing key customer relationships   </li><li>Onboards new customers, defines quality and documentary needs as well as credit requirements</li><li>Develops &amp; implements refined soybean oil sales strategy to maximize commercial margin</li><li>Maps key customer accounts, defines target customer sales volumes and tracks open demand against free to sell</li><li>Maintains detailed knowledge of customer operating dynamics, logistics requirements &amp; supplier preferences</li><li>Identifies opportunities to trade around cash hedges and utilizes oilseeds calendar spreads to manage asset risk</li><li>Provides market intelligence to guide company hedge positioning, pricing and risk management decisions</li><li>Actively manages discussion around asset oil inventories factoring in production &amp; inbound/outbound logistics</li><li>Coordinates/communicates customer shipment requirements with logistics and operations team</li><li>Guides balance of oilseeds &amp; FFS teams in merchandising / sales strategy for refined soybean oil  </li><li>Identifies cross-selling opportunities within LDC’s broader edible oils &amp; ingredients portfolio</li><li>Ensures product line members are kept abreast of market driving developments</li><li>Guides US oil consumptive analysis ensuring adequate interpretation and distribution to global team</li><li>Challenges global oilseeds complex balance sheets and understands influence on US S&amp;Ds </li><li>Ensures timely entry of trades into position management system and validates daily positions &amp; P&amp;Ls</li><li>Develops and maintains regular commercial relationships with 3rd parties to expand information flow</li><li>Distributes regular market updates via chats recapping US trade highlights and market intel</li><li>Assists in strategic business analysis for internal and external implementation</li><li>Tuned into all CBOT, NOPA, trade rule developments</li><li>Participates in strategic planning discussions</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications">Education/Professional Certifications/LicensesBasic qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business discipline, economics, or statistics</li><li>Valid Driver’s License</li></ul> ExperienceBasic qualifications:<ul><li>5/7+ vegetable oils sales in North America</li><li>Current vegetable oil customer relationships</li><li>Competency with oils futures hedging, position and P&amp;L management</li></ul> Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)Basic qualifications:<ul><li>Interpersonal relationship skills</li><li>Ability to work as part of a global team</li><li>Advanced negotiation skills</li><li>High mathematic aptitude</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>Understanding of commonly used trade terms</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives">Equipment Used<ul><li>MS Office</li><li>Proprietary systems for execution, analysis, accounting</li><li>Commodities trading software</li></ul>  Working Conditions <ul><li>Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies and operate across global time zones </li><li>Some travel expected – industry conferences, internal meetings, customer meetings</li></ul> <div sr-tagline=""></div>What We OfferWe provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage 
- 401k with Company Match 
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits 
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays 
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
 
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. 
 
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO)Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Sustainability 
 
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. 
 
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us</div></section></div>

Wilton

Valid Driver’s License

Interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to work as part of a global team

Advanced negotiation skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business discipline, economics, or statistics

5/7+ vegetable oils sales in North America

Current vegetable oil customer relationships

Competency with oils futures hedging, position and P&L management

Sales Strategy Development

Market Intelligence

Risk Management

Trading Expertise

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation

Communication

Mathematical Aptitude

Logistics Coordination

Position Management

P&L Management

Understanding of Trade Terms

US Refined Soybean Oil Trader


Your mission:

Develop and manage physical oil products trading activities across African markets, focusing on profitable flows, counterparty development, and end-to-end trade execution.
Identify, originate, negotiate, and execute physical trades in gasoline, gasoil/diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, LPG ...

Develop and manage physical oil products trading activities across African markets, identify and execute trades in various refined products, maintain relationships with market participants, monitor oil products markets, negotiate commercial terms, coordinate with various teams for execution, manage trading margins and risks, and support the company’s trading strategy.

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Your mission:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Develop and manage physical oil products trading activities across African markets, focusing on profitable flows, counterparty development, and end-to-end trade execution.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Identify, originate, negotiate, and execute physical trades in gasoline, gasoil/diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, LPG and other refined products.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, importers, distributors, NOCs, brokers, agents, terminals, shipowners, inspectors, banks, and other market participants.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Monitor African oil products markets, including supply/demand, tenders, freight, storage, refinery outages, FX constraints, credit risk, and regulatory developments.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Structure and negotiate commercial terms, including pricing, incoterms, payment terms, letters of credit, quality specifications, demurrage, and contractual obligations.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Coordinate with operations, chartering, finance, credit, legal, compliance, risk, and trade support teams to ensure smooth execution from deal capture to settlement.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Manage trading margins, pricing exposure, counterparty risk, operational risk, working capital, and trading P&amp;L in line with internal policies.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Support the company’s African trading strategy by identifying new geographies, counterparties, product flows, logistics solutions, and arbitrage opportunities.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ensure all transactions comply with internal procedures, contractual obligations, sanctions rules, KYC requirements, and applicable regulations.</li>
</ul>
 
Your profile:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">10+ years of experience in physical oil products trading, business development, or commercial roles within energy commodities, with exposure to African markets.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong knowledge of refined products markets, including gasoline, diesel/gasoil, jet fuel, fuel oil and/or LPG.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Proven ability to originate, negotiate, and close physical trades with suppliers, customers, importers, distributors, NOCs, OMCs, and local market participants.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Solid understanding of physical trading flows, pricing mechanisms, freight, storage, quality specifications, incoterms, documentation, letters of credit, and trade finance.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Good command of trading economics, including margins, arbitrage, freight impact, demurrage, credit cost, FX exposure, working capital, and operational P&amp;L.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Existing network in African oil products markets is strongly preferred</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience in fast-paced international trading environments, with exposure to emerging markets, complex logistics, and challenging credit or payment conditions.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Fluent in English. French is a strong advantage for West and Central Africa. Portuguese or Arabic is a plus.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Commercially driven, autonomous, proactive, resilient, and able to manage multiple transactions and counterparties simultaneously.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with high integrity, risk awareness, and attention to detail.</li>
</ul>
 
 
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Important Note: We take great care in reviewing every application and, on average, respond within three weeks. However, if your background does not fully match the experience required or if you are transitioning into a new field, please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond individually.
 
If you are considering a career change, we invite you to explore our Career Booster program, designed to support successful professional transitions : <a href="https://www.ampersand-world.com/careerbooster/" title="https://www.ampersand-world.com/careerbooster/">https://www.ampersand-world.com/careerbooster/</a>
 And if you have not yet been contacted by one of our consultants but wish to introduce yourself, our Premium service is available for talents who would like a direct exchange with us : <a href="https://ampersand-world.com/premium/" title="https://ampersand-world.com/premium/">https://ampersand-world.com/premium/</a>
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Geneva

Existing network in African oil products markets is strongly preferred

Experience in fast-paced international trading environments, with exposure to emerging markets

Fluency in French is a strong advantage for West and Central Africa

Fluency in Portuguese or Arabic is a plus

10+ years of experience in physical oil products trading, business development, or commercial roles within energy commodities

Strong knowledge of refined products markets, including gasoline, diesel/gasoil, jet fuel, fuel oil and/or LPG

Proven ability to originate, negotiate, and close physical trades

Solid understanding of physical trading flows, pricing mechanisms, freight, storage, quality specifications, incoterms

Good command of trading economics, including margins, arbitrage, freight impact

Oil Products Trading

Market Analysis

Commercial Terms Structuring

Knowledge of Refined Products Markets

Problem-Solving

Coordination

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in Arabic

Nos super offres || NEW - Oil Products Trader Focus Africa


Your mission:

Develop and implement trading strategies based on market trends and supply-demand dynamics for oil products
Build and expand trading desk operations, leveraging networks to identify growth opportunities
Negotiate and finalize trading agreements with counterparties
Monitor market acti...

Develop and implement trading strategies for oil products, build trading desk operations, negotiate trading agreements, monitor market activity, manage a trading book, and generate consistent P&L.

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Your mission: 
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement trading strategies based on market trends and supply-demand dynamics for oil products</li>
<li>Build and expand trading desk operations, leveraging networks to identify growth opportunities</li>
<li>Negotiate and finalize trading agreements with counterparties</li>
<li>Monitor market activity, generate reports, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders</li>
<li>Manage an autonomous trading book and generate consistent P&amp;L</li>
<li>Reference markets: mainly North EU, Med, Africa, Middle East</li>
</ul>
 Your profile: 
<ul>
<li>10+ years of experience in oil products trading with a proven track record</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of global energy markets and geopolitical factors </li>
<li>Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent analytical and quantitative skills</li>
<li>Proficient in trading platforms and software tools</li>
<li>Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)</li>
<li>Autonomous with excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate</li>
</ul>
 
 
Ampersand World – Connecting experts in trading, logistics 
 
Important Note: We take great care in reviewing every application and, on average, respond within three weeks. However, if your background does not fully match the experience required or if you are transitioning into a new field, please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond individually.
 
If you are considering a career change, we invite you to explore our Career Booster program, designed to support successful professional transitions : <a href="https://www.ampersand-world.com/careerbooster/" title="https://www.ampersand-world.com/careerbooster/">https://www.ampersand-world.com/careerbooster/</a>
 And if you have not yet been contacted by one of our consultants but wish to introduce yourself, our Premium service is available for talents who would like a direct exchange with us : <a href="https://ampersand-world.com/premium/" title="https://ampersand-world.com/premium/">https://ampersand-world.com/premium/</a>
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