Senior Operator Grains

Job description

* Entrepreneurial Impact & Desk Creation * Direct Access to Decision-Makers & Accelerated Growth ## About Our Client ## Our client is an emerging international commodity trading house based in Geneva. ## Job Description ## Desk Building & Trade Execution: * Take full ownership of the lifecycle of physical grain transactions from contract signing to final settlement. * Establish and coordinate vessel chartering, space bookings, and shipment tracking with shipbrokers and port agents. * Oversee dry bulk cargo loading, discharging, and transit operations across European and global maritime corridors. Documentation, Compliance & Processes: * Structure and handle all standard shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, letters of indemnity, certificates of origin, quality, and weight). * Ensure strict alignment with international customs, regulatory standards, and internal compliance/KYC frameworks. * Manage and enforce contract specifications governed by international trade bodies (e.g., GAFTA/FOSFA rules). Financial & Risk Control: * Execute and monitor Letters of Credit (L/Cs) in close coordination with European trade finance institutions. * Handle the calculation of laytime, demurrage/despatch, inspection fees, and freight costs. * Assist in maintaining trade management systems to ensure precise real-time oversight of price and counterparty exposure. * ## The Successful Applicant ## Experience: * 5 to 8+ years of solid experience in trade execution or traffic operations within a commodity trading house, with an absolute focus on grains, oilseeds, or agricultural products. * Proven adaptability and a desire to operate in an agile, fast-paced, and growing desk environment. Technical & Soft Skills: * Deep understanding of dry bulk shipping, charterparties, Incoterms, and UCP 600 rules for Letters of Credit. * Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills to manage logistical unexpected claims or delays independently. Language Requirements: * French: Native-level proficiency required (essential for integration into the local corporate office environment and specific European market counterparties). * English: Advanced / Proficient (C1 level minimum), as it is the primary language of international grain contracts and maritime trade. * Additional Languages: Fluency in Turkish, Arabic, or Spanish is considered a strong asset to match the expansion targets of the trading desk. ## What's on Offer ## Our client offers you: * Bonuses based on performance. * A permanent position in a key location like Genève. * Opportunities to work within the retail industry, focusing on grain operations. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. Quote job ref JN-082026-7085874 Job Function Banking & Financial Services Specialisation Sales & Trading Industry Financial Services Where Geneva Contract Type Permanent Job Reference JN-082026-7085874