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McGill St Laurent

Senior Grain Trader

Sales & TradingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in grain trading or agricultural commodities trading, with a demonstrated record of building and managing a profitable portfolio.
  • Strong prospecting and negotiation skills, including cold calling and relationship development.
  • Commercial acumen and facility with market data, basis and freight economics, and disciplined risk management.
  • Ability to mentor by example and support the development of colleagues.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accountability.
  • Excellent spoken and written French.
  • Very good spoken English for daily contact with clients, suppliers, partners, and colleagues outside Quebec.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and commodity trading systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio by prospecting, negotiating, and executing grain purchase and sale contracts across North America and export markets, driving volume, margin, and long-term profitability.
  • Analyze supply and demand fundamentals, basis and freight movements, and macroeconomic trends to identify and act on trading opportunities.
  • Monitor positions, exposures, counterparty risk, and credit risk to protect margins and trade with discipline.
  • Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to move products efficiently by rail, truck, and ship and ensure transactions are executed smoothly.
  • Develop relationships with producers, buyers, and transportation partners, and represent GSL at industry conferences and trade shows.
  • Share market knowledge and best practices with the team and coach less-experienced traders as they develop their portfolios.
  • Contribute to desk strategy, refine working methods, and support the team's growth.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience trading both purchases and sales is preferred.
  • Candidates with prospecting or merchandising experience who want to transition into trading will also be considered.
  • A degree in agriculture, business administration, economics, logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is an asset.

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