Head of Commodity Trading – Agricultural Derivatives

This Head of Commodity Trading opportunity in Agricultural Derivatives is built around foster collaboration across the team and functions, cultivating accountability, transparency, and performance. It would suit someone who can bring excellent analytical and decision-making skills under pressure to the role.

What the work leans on

Lead the development and execution of the firm\'s discretionary trading strategy across agricultural derivatives markets. Qualifications10+ years of experience in discretionary derivatives trading, with a strong P&L record in agricultural markets.

Where the technical work sits

• Foster collaboration across the team and functions, cultivating accountability, transparency, and performance.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and operations teams to uphold a strong control framework.
• Overseeing trading in listed agricultural futures, options, and structured derivative products on global exchanges.

Technical requirements

• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead both from a high level and on day-to-day trade execution.
• Experience operating across global markets and coordinating across time zones.
• Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

What helps delivery stay steady

Excellent analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.

Practical details

• Time dashboards, forecast models, and trade review systems.
• Long-term incentive opportunities (e.g., profit-sharing, equity).
• Performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits and relocation support (if required).