Future Trader Programme, Netherlands

Job Description

The future trader programme offers a customized development journey structured in a vigorous, personally and intellectually stimulating environment. It immerses you in direct access to senior traders and leaders in an open working environment that is designed to encourage the free flow of ideas and information.
As a future trader, you will gain insights into the core aspects of global agriculture and food value chains. Participants will explore various facets of our business through a blend of structured training, hands-on learning, regular feedback sessions, and guidance from inspiring mentors.

There are two distinct phases for our programme:

• Phase I: A learning zone - formal exposure to multiple facets of trades, including cash/ derivative trading, logistics, execution, and commercials. Who are we, what do we do, and how do we operate?
• Phase II: Hands-on exposures across business models/geographies, mentored by a senior trader/mentor, designed to fast-track your knowledge of the business/function. You will be placed in your potential role with clear responsibilities to deliver.

Education

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree specializing in Agronomy, Accounting & Finance, Economics and/or Business, Engineering and Mathematics.
• Preferably to have work experience or a summer placement in a high-performing environment (Max of 3-years’ experience)
• Fluency in English is Essential. Professional working proficiency in another language is strongly preferred (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, etc.)

We’re committed to getting this right!

• Alignment with our culture. Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to stretch and take risks, and an appetite to learn in new environments? This is a must!   ​

• Geographic mobility. Multi location experience, including experience in emerging economies, strengthens a career in Olam Agri.​

• Strong leadership potential, with a distinctive competitive spirit and resilience.​

• International mindset with a strong interest in career progression through assignments and challenges.​

• Working at Olam Agri isn’t a 9-5 job! We’re globally connected and operate across geographical boundaries and time zones. ​

What you will bring !

• Strong entrepreneurial/innovative approach to taking initiatives
• A mature professional with humility, capable of integrating well into different cultures
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to analyze supply, demand, and trade flow fundamentals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to contribute to and learn from the team
• Ability to connect multiple information sources and make sense of market signals; comfortable negotiating and making decisions; critical and deductive thinker
• Candidates should be detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills, and have a genuine interest in learning about trading.
• Resourceful, creative, versatile, and able to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Olam Agri follows the local regulations for visa sponsorship. Applicants who have not secured the co-related working permit documents will not be considered.