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 DescriptionOverall Purpose :
- Analyzes and reports all aspects of Market Risk and Middle Office for the platform(s) as assigned.
- Serves as ‘second chair’ for the platforms chaired elsewhere (e.g. Geneva) but with significant presence in Asia (G&O, Cotton, Sugar, Freight). In this capacity, acts as a liaison between local commercial personnel and the main risk managers for those platforms.
- Responsible for the coordination of all MO and MR personnel in Asia.
Main Responsibilities:
- As a Risk Manager, analyzes and reports all aspects of the activity of the assigned platforms. This involves:
- Analyzing positions, extracting all underlying strategies, knowing their risk from all possible aspects (not just VaR) and being able to discuss it with the commercial team as well as management, pointing out potential risks ahead of occurrence.
- Reviewing structured transactions
- Observing and reporting adherence to trader mandates and limits imposed
- Working with the Risk Systems team to establish better practices
- Handling limit breaches, assisting in setting risk capital.
- As a Middle Office manager, to be involved with the running and daily operations of the Middle Office for the platforms of interest. This involves:
- Managing Trading P&L production (Unrealized/ Realized Trading P&L Production - Physical, F&O, OTC, FX, including primary & secondary costs -, P&L Monitoring & Analysis)
- Price curve verification
- Production of exposures
- Regulatory limit observation
- Works with Finance/Controllers and, critically, with traders and commercial management.
Experiences:
- Intimate knowledge of a variety of commodities trading, especially commodities with a heavy physical component. Knowledge of specific commodities (Freight, G&O, Cotton, Sugar, Oil) desired but not strictly necessary
- 7-8 years’ experience in Market risk to carry out the duties described above
- 10-11 years expertise in Middle Office tasks as described above
- Familiarity with variety of trading systems, e.g., Excel, QlikView, Risk systems
- Personable, well spoken, friendly, good in negotiating solutions, flexible.
- Critical ability for problem solving
Languages:
English
Academics
- Honors Degree/Masters in Finance, Business, or other relevant fields
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards
Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.
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
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
