Operational Control Analyst, Palm

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

The Grains and Oilseeds (G&O) Platform is longest standing business in LDC. The Platform have an international presence in the world’s major producing and consuming regions and originate, handle, store, transform and merchandize products across the spectrum of Grains and Oilseeds products. Palm oil is one of the major product line under G&O Platform with strong asset and trading focus in Asia region.

As an Operational Control Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to produce and monitor the Commodity Positions, FX Exposures and Weekly P&Ls for Global Palm books managed in Singapore. You will be required to understand various trade flows, trading strategies and to produce high quality commentary and margin analysis as required. You will also be responsible for some aspects of the monthly closing process, working closely with near-shore Accounting.

You will also play an important role in from a business operations perspective, collaborating closely with Commercial and Execution teams. You will be actively involved and contribute in IT and Process Improvement/Efficiency projects.

Main Responsibilities

Prepare, monitor and understand Daily MTM prices and Trading Positions for Singapore/Malaysia Palm and STU book

Prepare and Analyze weekly P&Ls and FX Exposure report

Ensure accurate monthly closing in accordance with internal deadlines and reporting requirements.

Produce Ad-hoc Reports and analysis as required by the Platform, Region or Central Reporting

Participate in process improvement projects in order to streamline the daily/weekly reporting process

Liaise and coordinate with other Departments including Commercial, Execution, Accounting, Credit and Market Risk team to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Experience

At least 3 years of working experience Product Control/Business Analysis/Management Accounting/Audit/Quantitative Analyst

Working knowledge of Financial Markets, in particular Commodity and Foreign Exchange Markets is preferred

Skills & Competencies:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to prioritize.

Self-starter with ability to work independently and to take initiative; proactive attitude toward problems and issues

Ability to work in a high-pressure atmosphere. Flexibility on working time during periodic closings.

Ability to identify/control weaknesses and implement process improvements.

Strong analytical skills.

Programming skills (e.g. VBA, Python, Power BI) is preferred

Qualifications

Degree in Business/ Accounting / Economics

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & 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