* Entrepreneurial Impact & Desk Creation
* Direct Access to Decision-Makers & Accelerated Growth
## About Our Client ##
Our client is an emerging international commodity trading house based in Geneva.
## Job Description ##
Desk Building & Trade Execution:
* Take full ownership of the lifecycle of physical grain transactions from contract signing to final settlement.
* Establish and coordinate vessel chartering, space bookings, and shipment tracking with shipbrokers and port agents.
* Oversee dry bulk cargo loading, discharging, and transit operations across European and global maritime corridors.
Documentation, Compliance & Processes:
* Structure and handle all standard shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, letters of indemnity, certificates of origin, quality, and weight).
* Ensure strict alignment with international customs, regulatory standards, and internal compliance/KYC frameworks.
* Manage and enforce contract specifications governed by international trade bodies (e.g., GAFTA/FOSFA rules).
Financial & Risk Control:
* Execute and monitor Letters of Credit (L/Cs) in close coordination with European trade finance institutions.
* Handle the calculation of laytime, demurrage/despatch, inspection fees, and freight costs.
* Assist in maintaining trade management systems to ensure precise real-time oversight of price and counterparty exposure.
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## The Successful Applicant ##
Experience:
* 5 to 8+ years of solid experience in trade execution or traffic operations within a commodity trading house, with an absolute focus on grains, oilseeds, or agricultural products.
* Proven adaptability and a desire to operate in an agile, fast-paced, and growing desk environment.
Technical & Soft Skills:
* Deep understanding of dry bulk shipping, charterparties, Incoterms, and UCP 600 rules for Letters of Credit.
* Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills to manage logistical unexpected claims or delays independently.
Language Requirements:
* French: Native-level proficiency required (essential for integration into the local corporate office environment and specific European market counterparties).
* English: Advanced / Proficient (C1 level minimum), as it is the primary language of international grain contracts and maritime trade.
* Additional Languages: Fluency in Turkish, Arabic, or Spanish is considered a strong asset to match the expansion targets of the trading desk.
## What's on Offer ##
Our client offers you:
* Bonuses based on performance.
* A permanent position in a key location like Genève.
* Opportunities to work within the retail industry, focusing on grain operations.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply.
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085874
Job Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Sales & Trading
Industry
Financial Services
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085874
