Olam Agri - Derivatives Trader

Brief about Olam Agri :

Olam Agri supplies food, feed and fibre to meet rising demand and a shift to protein-based diets, particularly in Asian and African countries. Headquartered in Singapore and present on all continents, our value chains include farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 2.5 million farmers. Our teams have built leadership positions in many Olam Agri businesses, including rice, flour, animal feed, sesame, cotton, wood, and more. As a purpose-driven company, we aim to contribute positively to the prosperity and well-being of people along our supply chains, the protection and regeneration of our natural resource base, and the fight against climate change.

For further details https : / / www.olamagri.com /

Job Title : Central Derivatives Trader

Location : Dubai

Brief about Olam Agri Risk Management Solutions :

Agricultural commodities experience price changes and volatility, creating a difficult environment for producers and supply chain participants. We understand physical networks and risk, enabling us to offer smart price risk management services.

Our global team has experience in physical commodities and financial instruments trading, and collectively offer over 100 years of industry practice. We focus on building long-term relationships and tailor our services to customers unique needs.

The RMS (Risk Management Solutions) business provides bespoke structured solutions to address our clients' hedging requirements across the agricultural commodities complex. The Central Trading team is responsible for structuring, pricing and trading exotic OTC structured products across our product portfolio.

Role Brief

As a Central Trader, you will be at the forefront of structuring and trading OTC derivative solutions. This role demands a deep understanding of financial markets and the ability to develop and structure complex trading strategies. You will be responsible for managing risk, assisting and collaborating with a global sales team and supporting in post-trade client services.

Key Responsibilities

Structuring and Trading OTC Derivative Solutions : (60%)

• Develop and trade a variety of OTC derivative solutions, including swaps, vanilla look-alikes, exotic options (e.g., barriers, digitals), and correlation products (calendar, cross-commodity, commodity / FX, etc.).
• Design and implement innovative trading strategies that align with the company's risk management framework and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor market conditions to identify trading opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Multi-Commodity Exposure and Collaboration : (20%)

Compliance and Risk Management : (10%)

Development and Maintenance of Supporting Tools : (10%)

Skills :

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, where you will have the chance to make a significant impact. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for derivatives and risk management, we encourage you to apply.

Note : Please note that this job description aims to provide key information for a comprehensive understanding of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. The employer reserves the right to make amendments to this job description at any time at its sole discretion.

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