About this role
Job title: Softs Trader
About the Role
DV Trading is seeking a Softs Trader focused on soft commodities in the Ags space with preference for cotton to own P&L, develop and maintain fundamental trading models, and collaborate with risk and the softs team. The role is entrepreneurial and requires rapid learning in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
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Primary owner of P&L in one or multiple products in the softs/Ags space – Preference for cotton
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Build and maintain rigorous fundamental trading models
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Work with risk to ensure compliance with agreed upon risk management metrics and sizing
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Liaise with wider softs team to share knowledge, trading ideas and risk positioning, where applicable
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Grow existing trades and P&L while identifying and pursuing new opportunities, in a very entrepreneurial culture
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Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills
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What We're Looking For
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Softs trading experience required
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Proven track record with strong and consistent historical P&Ls
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Exceptional knowledge of fundamental concepts within chosen product(s) traded
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A strong understanding of futures/options risk
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Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit
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Able to learn quickly in a fast paced, high pressure environment
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Detail oriented, organized, diligent
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Maintain composure and communicate clearly when under pressure
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Ability to succeed working as part of a diversified team
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High level of proficiency in Excel; SQL, python, statistical modelling, other programming a plus
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Nice to Have
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Experience with additional programming languages beyond Python
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Compensation & Benefits
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Salary and benefits not disclosed in the posting
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DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.