Business Development & Merchant Trading

The Business Development & Merchant Trading role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and managing trade activities for commodities, energy, or financial markets. The role requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and relationship-building abilities to maximize profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in trading, supply chain, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research to assess trends, competition, and potential business expansions.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance market presence and increase revenue.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with business partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, operations, legal) to align business goals.

Merchant Trading:

• Monitor global commodity, energy, or financial markets to identify trading opportunities.
• Execute trading strategies in line with market trends and risk management policies.
• Manage the end-to-end trading process, including sourcing, logistics, and risk assessment.
• Optimize trade margins through effective pricing and negotiation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Develop hedging strategies to mitigate market risks.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Experience: 3-7 years of experience in business development, trading, or related fields.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach.
• Knowledge of trading regulations, contracts, and financial instruments.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in market analysis and risk management.
• Experience with trading platforms and financial modeling tools is a plus.