Senior Trader -Sugar (South Asia)

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Reporting to regional (Sugar platform) management in Singapore, the incumbent will Lead and grow LDC's sugar business across South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh) delivering profitable growth and commercial objectives.

• Develop and execute trading, origination, and customer engagement strategies aligned with regional objectives.
• Lead physical trading activities across raw, white, and refined sugar markets within approved risk parameters.
• Build and maintain relationships with sugar mills, refiners, traders, industrial consumers, financial institutions, and government stakeholders.
• Develop and expand bonded warehouse operations in the region to enhance regional trade flows and strengthen LDC's market position in South Asia
• Partner closely with LDC's Grains & Oilseeds Platform to identify and develop opportunities to market grains and feedstock solutions to sugar producers with ethanol manufacturing capacity, leveraging integrated customer relationships and supporting the growth of the broader biofuels value chain.
• Monitor market fundamentals, trade flows, government policies, ethanol programmes, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and supply agreements with customers and suppliers.
• Manage price, freight, execution, and counterparty risks associated with trading activities.
• Collaborate with regional and global trading teams to optimise trade flows and capture arbitrage opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence and commercial recommendations to regional management.
• Develop the South Asia sugar team and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Work closely with operations, logistics, finance, legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure efficient contract execution and compliance.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of LDC's Sugar platform across South & South East Asia.
  
  

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in sugar trading, merchandising or commodity trading
• Academics: Degree in any field
• English (Fluent) and Hindi (Fluent)
  
  

Additional Information

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.

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

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work