2025 Graduate Trainee Program:
This is an 18-month program designed to equip you with foundational knowledge and professional skills in one of our business platforms, with rotation across various functions such as trade execution, research, and marketing/trading. Through practical projects and mentoring from business leaders, you would gain deeper understanding of the business and competencies that are essential to furthering your career growth.
Depending on individual performance, you could expect to develop professionally in commodities research, trading, marketing roles after the program and beyond.
Application Process and Timeline:
- Applications are now open on our LDC career webpage! (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Written Assessments: February 2025
- Panel / Individual Interview: March 2025
- Final offer: Mar to Apr 2025
- Join Date: Jul 2025
Interested applicants are requested to submit your updated resume at our LDC career webpage together with a cover letter, explaining why you are interested in this program and why you should be shortlisted.
Key Department Rotations and Responsibilities:
Research:
- Process and analyze information, develop relevant databases, and synthesize research and report findings in a clear and informative structure
- Manage statistical data in commodities balance sheets and conduct macroeconomic monitoring
- Contribute new insights and independent ideas to the team
- Assist researchers and traders with the commercial research and trading activities
Trading:
- Monitor daily trading environment and predict market movement
- Support the team on completion and execution of trades efficiently and accurately
- Support the team on deals with new clients
- Keep the commercial team informed of relevant issues with their customers
- Follow market movements and support decision-making
- Perform detailed data analysis and valuation
- Create dynamic and intuitive dashboards to support business reporting and analytics
Marketing
- Enhance technical skills in derivatives and physical markets
- Abide by the company’s risk control policy and execution procedure
- Follow up contract execution and work with related (credit/contracts/logistics) teams to solve problems
- Provide market data to research team
Sustainability (only applicable for certain business platforms)
- Assess the risks associated with sustainability issues, such as climate change, water scarcity and labor rights violations in LDC value chains
- Support the company to comply with relevant laws and standards relative to sustainability (e.g. EU Deforestation Regulation, Sustainable Certification Standards etc).
Requirements:
- Recent graduates from all degree disciplines and with strong academic records are welcome to apply
- Strong problem solving and numerical/analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in uncertainty situations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and programming languages e.g., VBA, Python, Power BI is a plus
- Prior internship/ experience in commodities industry is a plus
Program Highlights:
- Personal and Professional Development: We are committed to fostering your growth through various learning experiences and avenues. You will be entrusted with meaningful projects that directly impact our global operations, thus providing you with invaluable real-world experience. Mentorship and guidance by industry experts and seasoned professionals at LDC will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the agribusiness sector.
- Diverse Community: Collaborate with supportive and diverse teams across the region to gain global exposure as you rotate through various functions, enriching your appreciation for our LDC culture.
- Opportunities for Growth: Actively participate in company initiatives, embody our values, and strive for greatness. We provide opportunities to join our talent pool for steadfast advancement. Through various programs, we are committed to identifying and nurturing talent, providing clear & tangible pathways for career advancement. Join us to make a difference today!
Join the Louis Dreyfus Company Graduate Program and unlock your potential for a rewarding career in the dynamic world of agri-commodities!
