Trader Job at Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Trader

Jobs at:
Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 4th July 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 7,000 people in 60 countries and annual revenue in excess of $10bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed, grains and pulses. We help our counterparties manage price risk through hedging and provide access to commodity and capital markets through our brokerage business.

ED&F Man's coffee business, Volcafe, is one of the world's largest traders of arabica and robusta coffees and provides beans for 50 billion cups of coffee each year. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, quality control, risk management and logistics.
We work in countries that collectively account for over 90% of world production. From single origin micro-lots to mainstream commercial grades and customised blends, we have what it takes to get the right product to our roaster and retail customers — on time, every time. We are also big on sustainability and traceability: our unique farmer outreach programme, known as The Volcafe Way, works direct with coffee growers to train them in best agronomy practice and sound business management.

Kyagaianyi Coffee Ltd., part of the Volcafe group, is one of the leading exporters in Uganda and we are now looking for 4 exciting new positions to join our team.

Post: Trader

The Role
We have a unique opportunity for a Trader to join our Commercial team. Reporting to the General Manager the successful candidate will work closely with the trading team to support on all commercial activities.

Responsibilities

  • Working with the General Manager and Commercial Department this position will be responsible for managing contracts, daily positions and fixations.
  • Responsible for building, maintaining and developing strong client relationships in order to grow new and existing business opportunities.
  • Liaise closely with other departments such as Logistics, Quality and Production in order to ensure client needs are met and contracts fulfilled on time, every time.
  • Required to monitor the daily global and domestic market in order to make sound decisions and recommendations on pricings to suppliers, clients and Senior Management.
  • Responsible for managing futures and contracts.
  • Responsible for ensuring regular communication between departments and with clients to build a solution focused relationship.
  • Provide support and guidance to ensure compliance with all market regulations and adherence to internal control processes

Skills & Qualifications

  • 2-3 years relevant experience in futures trading operations (preferably sort commodities)
  • Proven experience of commodity futures, physicals trading, hedging strategies and market risk
  • Knowledge and experience of the commodity markets for both exchange listed products and OTC derivatives (Swaps, Options)
  • Good awareness of compliance best practices, regulation and solid experience in managing compliance paper trails ensuring that key documents are completed to the relevant standard
  • Ability to perform accurate calculations and analyse P&L transactions
  • Comprehensive understanding of key business processes within Finance and Operations including balance sheet substantiation, reconciliations, and risk control
  • Ability to work well under pressure with a proactive can do attitude.
  • Must be numerate with strong IT skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (ITAS would be an advantage)

Job application procedure
All applications should be sent via email to kcl-hr@kyagalanyi.com  and should include a covering letter and CV. The deadline for all applications will be Friday 4th July 2018. Any applications received after that date will not be considered.

Please note that due to the large volume of applications only those successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities Statement
Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd is committed to promoting equal, opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected by local law. We also take reasonable steps to accommodate applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Job Info
Job Category: Trade jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday 4th July 2018
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 30-07-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-07-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 30-07-2062
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