Job Description

North America Product & Structuring for LDC’s Global Financial Risk Management (FRM) business that brings exceptional service and value to both producer and consumer business partners by providing innovative and effective risk management solutions.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Works in conjunction with Global Head of Product and Structuring in all aspects of Product, Structuring, Marketing, and Trading for the FRM business including but not limited to:

• Working with LDC marketing, originating, and sales teams to understand customers’ pricing and risk management needs

• Developing marketing materials explaining FRM strategies

• Structuring risk management solutions for physical trading partners

• Communicating with functional area personnel and customers on trade confirmation and validation, position reporting, and customer support

• Pricing and booking risk management solutions embedded in physical contracts using business related software

• Entering trades in FRM front office system

• Confirming trades with internal and external counterparties

• Hedging risk management strategies using relevant exchange traded futures & options, and over the counter (OTC) swaps & swaptions. Strategies include, but are not limited to: vanilla, average price, digital and barrier options.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses:

Basic qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Math/Statistics/Economics/Business/Finance or other business related degree.

Preferred qualification:

• A Master’s degree or higher in Math/Statistics/Economics/Business/Finance or other business related degree.

• Systems and intregations knowledge (Physical, Exchange, Clearing CTRM)

• Coding/Programming knowledge (Python, R, SQL)

Experience:

Required qualification:

• 5 years+ experience in trading, structuring of Exchange Traded or Over the Counter Options

• Physical market and trading experience

• Education in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands):

Basic qualifications:

• Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging and arbitrage

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics

• Ability of organized responsibilities, prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• PowerBi (preferred)

Additional Information

Equipment Used:

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment. The extension of regular working hours is occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or respond to emergencies. Periodic travel is required domestically, approximately 10 days per year.

Employee Supervision:

• Potential supervision of a trader trainee or intern

Decision Making/Accountability:

• This position is responsible for the North American Product and Structuring for the Global Financial Risk Management business.

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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