Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.
Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

The Future Trader 12 months Programme offers a customised development journey structured in a vigorous, personally and intellectually stimulating environment. It offers you direct access to senior traders and leaders in an open working environment, designed to encourage the free flow of ideas and information.

You’ll gain insights into the core aspects of global agriculture and food value chains. Participants will explore our business through a blend of structured training, hands-on learning, regular feedback sessions, and guidance from inspiring mentors.

There are two distinct phases for our programme:

• Phase I: A learning zone - formal exposure to multiple facets of trades, including cash/ derivative trading, logistics, execution, and commercials. Who are we, what do we do, and how do we operate.
• Phase II: Hands-on exposures across business models/geographies, mentored by a senior trader/mentor, designed to fast-track your knowledge of the business/function. You will be placed in your potential role with clear responsibilities to

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• Bachelor’s / master’s degree specialising in engineering/ mathematics/ accounting/ finance/ technology (Quant)/ agricultural science or hold a valid CFA certification.
• Work experience (internship, early career programs, or full-time job) in a high-performing environment (1 to 3 years’) is desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential. Professional working proficiency in another language is strongly preferred (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, etc.)

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We’re committed to getting this right!

• Alignment with our culture. Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to stretch and take risks, and an appetite to learn in new environments? This is a must!
• Geographic mobility. Multi location experience, including experience in emerging economies, strengthens a career in Olam Agri.
• Strong leadership potential, with a distinctive competitive spirit and resilience
• International mindset with a strong interest in career progression through assignments and challenges
• Working at Olam Agri isn’t a 9-5 job! We are globally connected and operate across geographical boundaries and time zones.
• The assessment dates for the recruitment process are anticipated to take place from late March to the end of April.

What you will bring !

• Strong entrepreneurial/innovative approach to taking initiatives
• Maturity and humbleness, capable of integrating well into different cultures.
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to analyze supply, demand, and trade flow fundamentals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to contribute to and learn from the team.
• Ability to connect multiple information sources and make sense of market signals; comfortable negotiating and making decisions; critical and deductive thinker.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and have a genuine interest in learning about trading.
• Resourceful, creative, versatile, and able to work autonomously and in a team environment.
  

Participants who successfully complete the 12-month program will continue to develop and grow with the company.

Olam Agri follows the local regulations for visa sponsorship. Applicants who have not secured the co-related working permit documents will not be considered.

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