Senior Trader - Commodities (cacao/cocoa)

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Posted 7 min ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Master of Arts(Economics)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Paid Leaves, Perks & Benefits As Per Labour Law, Travel Allowance, Visa, Annual Bonus

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE


We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Agricultural Trader to join our dynamic Trading Division.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in physical soft commodity (cacao/cocoa) trading across MENA and

international markets, particularly West Africa, Europe, and/or Southeast Asia. This role will involve

managing end-to-end trading operations, building strong supplier and buyer networks, and delivering

on strategic sourcing and margin objectives.

Desired Candidate Profile

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Lead physical trading of cocoa beans and derivatives, from origination to sales (B2B sales).

• Develop and manage supplier relationships across key sourcing regions (e.g., Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria).

• Maintain and expand buyer networks in the UAE, GCC, and global markets.

• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and geopolitical impacts to make informed trading decisions.

• Execute purchase and sales contracts, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and quality control.

• Coordinate closely with logistics, finance, and risk teams to manage trade execution and settlement.

• Analyze P&L for each trade and provide regular market intelligence reports.

• Identify new trading opportunities and market entry strategies in emerging regions.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of import/export regulations, trade compliance, and cocoa grading standards.

• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, building brand visibility and relationships.


REQUIREMENTS:


• 5–7 years of hands-on trading experience in cacao/soft/Agri-commodities, with at least 3 years focused on GCC/Global markets.

• Strong understanding of physical commodity trading, supply chains, and market dynamics.

• Experience working with African and Latin American origins is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, pricing strategies, and contract execution.

• The existing network of suppliers and buyers across international markets is a strong plus.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in trade-related systems and Microsoft Excel: ERP or trading software experience is preferred.

• Willingness to travel for sourcing and market development as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• Prior experience in a trading house, commodity brokerage, or multinational trading firm.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

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