Director, Cocoa Derivatives

BARRY CALLEBAUT COCOA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

Singapore, Singapore
Not specified
8-10 years commodity trading experience
Cocoa derivatives and hedging strategies
P&l ownership for proprietary trading
Barry Callebaut is seeking a Director of Cocoa Derivatives to lead a trading team in managing regional risk positions and developing a derivatives strategy for their APAC cocoa business. The role requires extensive experience in commodity trading, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in risk management, while embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion

Job Summary

  • Lead a team of traders to supervise regional risk positions across structure and arbitrage strategies.
  • Develop derivatives strategies for the APAC cocoa business while optimizing hedging and proprietary spec trading.
  • Manage working capital forecasts and collaborate with Treasury on credit lines and financing.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Barry Callebaut is seeking a Director of Cocoa Derivatives to lead a trading team in managing regional risk positions and developing a derivatives strategy for their APAC cocoa business. The role requires extensive experience in commodity trading, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in risk management, while embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years commodity trading experience
  • Cocoa derivatives and hedging strategies
  • P&L ownership for proprietary trading
  • Financial instruments swaps and OTCs
  • Stakeholder management with banks brokers

Nice-to-have

  • Python or R programming skills
  • Second language fluency preferred
  • Strong industry network in cocoa sector
  • Experience with SAP systems
  • Passion for leadership and integrity

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8-10 years in commodity trading
  • Degree in Business, Finance, or Accountancy
  • Fluent written and spoken English

Work Rights

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