Shanghai Multilingual Talent Opportunity
Trafigura · Lima
Main Purpose:
Our Shanghai office offers a unique opportunity to launch your career in physical commodity trading and supply chain management starting in a Middle Office role with the potential to transition into a commercial team working across international markets in the future.
Gaining hands-on experience and working alongside a diverse, international team of industry experts, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high‑impact environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across our global offices, including Trading Desks, Finance Specialists and external stakeholders around the world
- Negotiate and execute comprehensive international trade agreements
- Manage financial operations including payment processing and exposure monitoring
- Coordinate global logistics across maritime, rail and road transport networks
- Execute strategic hedging operations and pricing mechanisms in volatile market environments
- Maintain accurate systems while identifying process optimisation opportunities
Knowledge skills and abilities:
- Professional fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin, with additional fluency in French and/or Spanish
- Sharp attention to detail with strategic decision-making capabilities
- Strong organisational and solution-oriented abilities
- Composure in high-pressure environments with a results-oriented approach
- Recent degree or equivalent academic qualification in any discipline (up to four year wok experience)
- Globally mobile with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the fast-paced world of commodity trading