The Junior Derivatives Trader is an entry-level position within the Derivatives team designed to develop future trading talent.
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In this role, you will build a strong foundation in:

• Commodity derivatives trading (futures, options, swaps, OTC structures)
• Dairy market fundamentals and global supply & demand dynamics
• Macro-economic drivers impacting commodity and financial markets
• Risk management principles and trading psychology
• Data analysis and quantitative tools used in trading

You will support the derivatives team in daily trading, analytics and client-related activities while progressively developing the skills required to independently manage trading risk.

Trading Support & Market Analysis

• Support traders in execution, monitoring and reporting of derivatives positions
• Assist in managing parts of the local dairy derivatives book under supervision
• Monitor futures, options and OTC markets and provide daily market updates
• Prepare weekly dairy market analysis and macro-economic summaries
• Develop price forecasts and scenario analyses to support trading decisions
• Track market positioning, volatility developments and spread relationships
• Enter and reconcile trades in internal systems.
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Learning & Development in Derivatives Trading
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Develop a structured understanding of:

• Dairy commodity fundamentals
• Macro-economic drivers (rates, FX, inflation, geopolitics)
• Futures and options mechanics
• Volatility, Greeks and option structures
• Arbitrage and spread trading strategies
• Risk metrics (VaR, position limits, option limits)
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Data, Systems & Quantitative Skills

• Use Python and analytical tools to analyze spreads and correlations, build dashboards, improve reporting efficiency and back test trading ideas
• Maintain dashboards in Tableau and other BI tools
• Ensure accurate position reporting and data integrity
• Contribute to improvement projects related to tooling and automation
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Customer Engagement & Commercial collaboration

• Support physical traders in understanding and managing price risk
• Prepare materials for client meetings and internal discussions
• Help structure preliminary OTC hedging ideas
• Take detailed notes during client and broker meetings
• Contribute to presentations explaining derivatives and risk management solutions

Our Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits. Salary depends on your experience and education.
• We value your personal development and have a strategic focus on our learning program.
• Total health insurance coverage.
• International career opportunities.
• 40 hour work week, 20 holidays.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Travel internationally.
• Participate in fun team activities.

About Interfood
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Do you like to work for an international company? Do you value professionalism and quality? Are you comfortable in a dynamic environment? But on the other hand looking for cooperation in a close and informal team? Then Interfood is the ideal employer for you.
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The Interfood Group is a leading global dairy trading company (milk powders, butter, cheese, dairy blends etc.). The Group consists of 14 offices in all continents with more than 350 employees. Our constant strive for optimal quality, up-to-date knowledge and a profound focus on service, enables Interfood to create the difference for its robust network of both clients and suppliers.