Senior Grains Trader

Ember Grey is working with an established agricultural commodities trading business seeking to appoint a Senior Physical Grain Trader to its Montreal operation.

This opportunity offers an experienced trader the chance to take ownership of an established trading platform, develop new commercial relationships and expand physical grain trading activity across North American and international markets.

The successful candidate will have the commercial freedom to grow their own book, identify new trading opportunities and contribute to the continued development of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a profitable physical grain trading book across North American and export markets.

• Originate new business through relationships with producers, suppliers, buyers and commercial counterparties.

• Negotiate and execute physical purchase and sales contracts.

• Identify trading opportunities through analysis of supply and demand fundamentals, basis movements, freight economics and market developments.

• Manage trading positions, commercial exposure and counterparty risk.

• Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure efficient execution of physical commodity movements.

• Contribute to the broader commercial strategy and development of the trading desk.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience within physical grains or agricultural commodities trading, with a demonstrable commercial track record.

• Strong understanding of North American agricultural markets, physical supply chains and commodity pricing.

• Experience originating business, negotiating contracts and developing long term commercial relationships.

• Knowledge of physical trading economics, logistics, basis pricing and risk management.

• Commercially driven, entrepreneurial and comfortable taking responsibility for trading performance.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English essential.

Candidates from physical grain origination or merchandising backgrounds who are looking to transition into a broader trading position will also be considered.

What's on Offer

An opportunity to join an established and growing agricultural commodities business offering significant commercial autonomy, a competitive compensation structure with uncapped commission potential, and the resources to develop and expand a profitable trading book.