Trade Support Assistant

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

TRADE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

The trade support assistant will effectively be the link between Trading, Operations and Finance desks with a specific focus on system trade capture and liaising with all relevant parties to ensure a robust position and pricing in each trading desk.

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Provide support to current Trade Assistants by ensuring timely and accurate trade capture in the system.
• Assist in the daily follow-up and maintenance of all positions, helping to keep records updated and accurate.
• Facilitate effective internal communication among Trading, Operations, Finance, and Back Office teams, as well as with external agents (Brokers and Futures Banks), acting as an operational support point.
• Contribute in the daily support to traders by preparing and verifying position reports, including exposure and P&L.
• Assist in the daily maintenance of open positions, including physical trade applications, paper trade allocations, washout proposals, and MtM curve adjustments/modifications.
• Collaborate in the daily pricing coordination, including versus-cash pricing checks, validation of fixing orders, broker statement reconciliation, and capture of executed orders.
• Respond to ad-hoc information requests, offering analytical and administrative support to the operators.

 
Experience and competencies:
•    Degree in Economics, International Affairs, Public Accountant.
•    100% fluent in both written and spoken English.
•    Portuguese is advantageous.
•    Logistics and associated activities.
•    Excellent excel skills (pivot tables, macros).
•    Outstanding numerical / analytical skills.
•    Great attention to detail.
 
Note: We kindly request to send your CV in English

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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