About this role
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Main Job Responsibilities
Trading, Risk Ownership & P&L Accountability
Independently manage a proprietary trading book with full ownership of daily P&L and risk.
Generate consistent, material P&L (target: USD 5m+ annually) through discretionary trading strategies.
Trade across one or more asset classes (FX, rates, fixed income, equity derivatives). Cross-asset focus is preferred, with the ability to express macro and relative-value views across markets.
Operate within a defined daily VaR limit, ensuring strict adherence to internal risk frameworks at all times.
Proactively identify, structure, and execute trading opportunities aligned with the firm’s risk appetite.
Analysis, Research & Performance Review
Contribute original trade ideas, thematic views, and cross-asset insights to the broader trading desk.
Maintain accurate records of trading activity and support transparent performance and risk reporting.
Governance, Infrastructure & Stakeholder Engagement
Ensure full compliance with internal systems, reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
Adapt quickly to internal trading infrastructure, risk systems, and operational workflows.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Treasury, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Credit, Operations).
Maintain professional relationships with external counterparties, banks, and liquidity providers.
Actively contribute to the evolution of trading infrastructure, processes, and best practices.
Team & Culture
Operate as a team-oriented risk-taker, balancing individual P&L ownership with collaboration and information sharing.
Demonstrate strong cultural fit within a high-performance trading environment, contributing constructively to team dynamics.
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills
Minimum 8 years’ experience in an institutional or corporate trading role with a direct risk-taking mandate.
Proven ability to generate material standalone P&L in a professional trading environment.
Cross-asset trading experience strongly preferred; ability to express ideas across asset classes is a key differentiator.
In-depth knowledge of global financial markets, with Asia markets expertise highly desirable.
Strong analytical skills and disciplined trading mindset.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
Fluency in English required
Education & Systems
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional certifications (CFA, CMT, CAIA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; VBA or other quantitative/programming skills are a plus.
Strong working knowledge of trading platforms and market data systems (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or equivalent).
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & 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.
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
What We Offer
We 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.
We offer
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Regular events that foster team engagement
- Access to Training and Development
- Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
- Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits
Other facts
About Louis Dreyfus Company
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and nine platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
What you'll do
- The Senior Finance Trader will independently manage a proprietary trading book, focusing on generating significant P&L through discretionary trading strategies across various asset classes. The role also involves compliance with internal risk frameworks and contributing to the trading desk's insights and performance reviews.
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