Location : Geneva
City : Geneva
State : Genève (CH-GE)
Country : Switzerland (CH)
Requisition Number : 40124
Shape the Future of Trading at Bunge
Do you thrive in a dynamic and shifting global financial landscape and possess a strong track record of success? If so, Bunge wants you to join our team!
About the Role:
As a G10 Trader at Bunge, you will lead us in enhancing our understanding and trading capabilities within the G10 currency and interest rate markets. In a constantly evolving global financial landscape, you will be at the forefront, identifying and executing trading strategies, with a particular emphasis on volatility trading. Your goal is to generate significant returns for Bunge Financial Services department while contributing to the management of corporate risk within these markets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Market Analysis & Opportunity Identification: Continuously monitor G10 markets, analyzing interest rate differentials, yield curves, FX rates, volatility surfaces, and credit spreads to identify arbitrage opportunities, including those arising from volatility mispricing’s, and potential market dislocations.
• Trading Strategy Development & Execution: Design and execute specific trading strategies within pre-defined risk limits to capitalize on identified opportunities. This includes managing trading positions, optimizing execution, and minimizing transaction costs, with a strong focus on implementing and managing volatility-based strategies.
• Risk Management: Implement and maintain robust risk management frameworks, actively monitoring and mitigating market, credit, and operational risks associated with G10 trading activities. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with corporate risk management teams to share market insights and contribute to hedging strategies that mitigate Bunge's G10 currency and interest rate exposures. Provide market color and analysis to support risk assessment and decision-making.
• Reporting & Performance Measurement: Track and report on trading performance, providing regular updates on P&L, risk metrics, and market developments. Analyze trading activity and identify areas for improvement.
• Market Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements impacting the G10 landscape. Explore new trading strategies and technologies to enhance performance, with a focus on quantitative approaches and volatility modeling.
What You Bring:
You are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills – you can effectively convey market insights and trading recommendations in a structured and detailed way. Because of your structured approach, you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple tasks and making sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree in a quantitative field Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics) or relevant certifications (CFA, FRM) are highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of proven success in G10 rates and FX trading, with a deep understanding of market dynamics, trading instruments (swaps, options, forwards), and risk management principles. Demonstrated expertise in volatility trading strategies and modeling is essential.
• Extensive experience trading in G10 markets, with a focus on currencies where Bunge has significant exposure (EUR, CAD, AUD, CHF).
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills are a must, including advanced financial modeling, statistical analysis, and econometrics. Experience building and utilizing quantitative trading models is highly valued.
• Specific experience with volatility options and interest rate strategy.
Why Bunge?
Bunge is a leading agribusiness and food company with a global footprint. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can make a significant impact. This is an opportunity to move beyond a consumer approach in trading, leverage your expertise to develop and implement innovative trading strategies. If you are a highly motivated and experienced G10 trader seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We are not looking for someone to simply build quantitative models; we need a strategic thinker with a very specific trading approach.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're a passionate and result-driven trading professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply! For any questions, contact Tamara Novak (Talent Acquisition Lead N/W Europe) at
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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