Market Risk Manager

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.

Main Responsibilities:

• As a Risk Manager, analyzes and reports all aspects of the activity of the assigned platforms.This involves:• Analyzing positions, extracting all underlying strategies, knowing their risk from all possible aspects (not just VaR) and being able to discuss it with the commercial team as well as management, pointing out potential risks ahead of occurrence.
• Reviewing structured transactions
• Observing and reporting adherence to trader mandates and limits imposed
• Working with the Risk Systems team to establish better practices
• Handling limit breaches, assisting in setting risk capital.

• As a Middle Office manager, to be involved with the running and daily operations of the Middle Office for the platforms of interest.  This involves:• Managing Trading P&L production (Unrealized/ Realized Trading P&L Production - Physical, F&O, OTC, FX, including primary & secondary costs -, P&L Monitoring & Analysis)
• Price curve verification
• Production of exposures
• Regulatory limit observation

• Responsible for liaising with local commercial personnel, be knowledgeable about their activities and aware of Asian market developments that might affect the company’s PnL. This role also requires communicating such information to the all relevant platform Risk and MO managers.
• Works with Finance/Controllers and, critically, with traders and commercial management.

 

Experiences:

• Intimate knowledge of a variety of commodities trading, especially commodities with a heavy physical component.  Knowledge of specific commodities (Freight, G&O, Cotton, Sugar, Oil) desired but not strictly necessary
• 7-8 years’ experience in Market risk to carry out the duties described above
• 10-11 years expertise in Middle Office tasks as described above
• Familiarity with variety of trading systems, e.g., Excel, QlikView, Risk systems
• Personable, well spoken, friendly, good in negotiating solutions, flexible.
• Critical ability for problem solving

 

Academics

• Honors Degree/Masters in Finance, Business, or other relevant fields

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

 

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

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
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits