Senior Operational Control Analyst - Grains & Oilseeds

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.

Overview / Brief

LDC is a global merchandiser of commodities, a major asset owner and processor of agricultural goods, and a unique place to grow your career, your experience and your abilities. LDC offers a multi-national learning experience across multiple products with its presence in more than 55 countries across the globe.

The Grains and Oilseeds (G&O) Platforms are two of LDCs longest standing business. The Platforms 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 lines under G&O Platform with strong asset and trading focus in Asia region.

As an Operational Controlling Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to produce and monitor the Positions, FX Exposures and Weekly P&Ls for the G&O business in SSEA which currently includes Trading, Marketing and Distribution activity in the region. You will be required to understand various trade flows, trading strategies and to produce high quality commentary and P&L analysis as required. You will also be responsible for some aspects of the monthly closing process, working closely with 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, Trading Positions and P&Ls for Proprietary trading books
• Prepare and Analyze weekly P&Ls and FX Exposure report for SSEA G&O businesses.
• Ensure an 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 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.

Experiences & Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Control/Business Analysis/Management Accounting/Audit
• Working knowledge of Financial Markets, in particular Commodity and Foreign Exchange Markets
• 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.
• Have flexibility on working time during periodic closings period.
• High level vision with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify/control weaknesses and implement process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Programming skills (e.g. VBA, Python, Power BI) is preferred

Academics:

• Degree in Business/Accounting/Economics or similar field.

Additional Information for the job

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and 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