Physical Commodity Trader – Entry level
Job Description
SUMMARY
As a Physical Commodity Trader at US Commodities, you learn how to handle all aspects of trade origination and execution in dynamic global agricultural commodities markets such as corn, soy, organics and related products. You interact daily with manufacturers, users and associated supply-chain actors to achieve superior price discovery, trading decisions and trade execution. Commodity Traders at US Commodities get almost immediate decision-making responsibility, while working in the fast-paced, exciting and ever-changing world of global commodity trading.
QUALIFICATIONS US COMMODITIES LOOKS FOR IN COMMODITY TRADERS
- Ability to spot a value
- Entrepreneurial inclination and strong work ethic with the ability work independently to grow the business
- Intelligent yet naturally intuitive – The ability to make (generally correct) decisions with incomplete facts
- The personal character to admit a mistake early and change course when necessary
- Good interpersonal skills with some selling ability
- Ability to manage details effectively
- Naturally curious with a good sense of “confident humility”
- Appreciation for a rewards-based compensation system overlaying a competitive salary and benefits package
- Four-year degree, any major (certain exceptions available)
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Typical hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:00am –
4:30pm and may fluctuate with business needs. US Commodities operates
in time-sensitive, global markets, so the exigencies of the business may alter working hours.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Variable
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AgMotion, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or
veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited
by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, in
accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability
to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a professional office environment and requires routine usage of standard office
equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone (landline and/or mobile device), photocopier,
filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the essential duties of this job, the noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate to boisterous.
