Softs and Agricultural Commodities Trader

We are seeking a VP or Director level Softs and Agricultural Commodities Trader on the Commodity Derivatives Desk, reporting to the Head of Agriculture Trading in London.

Responsibilities

• Provide pricing and market making services to the global client franchise.
• Manage risk across a Softs and Agricultural derivatives trading portfolio.
• Provide market intelligence and insights to the global trading team.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in agricultural commodities trading while operating within established risk parameters.
• Relevant experience within the Dairy sector is preferred.
• Build and maintain a strong franchise and develop relationships with key clients.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Research, Commodities Management (CM), and other teams across Markets, Securities Services, and the broader organization.
• Deliver budgeted revenue targets within the defined risk framework.
• Work in close partnership with control functions, including Legal, Compliance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance, to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
• Promote a culture of responsible finance, strong governance, effective supervision, expense discipline, and ethical conduct.
• Assess the risk/reward profile of transactions when making business decisions, demonstrating appropriate consideration for the firm's reputation.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services.
• Obtain and maintain all registrations and licenses required for the role within the appropriate timeframes.

Qualifications

• Strong derivatives pricing and trading expertise is essential.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• 5-10 years of experience trading softs and/or agricultural commodities. Experience in the dairy sector is preferred, although candidates with relevant experience in other agricultural markets will also be considered.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills.
• Advanced financial market spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, trade capture and booking systems, trading protocols, and trade lifecycle processes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Certification Regime (CP Language)

• Honesty, integrity and reputation.
• Financial soundness.
• Competence and capability.

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