Ph3Overview /h3pWith 5,400+ employees and over 80,000 institutional, commercial, and payments clients, we operate from more than 80 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq‑listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world‑class products and services to all types of investors. Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrains yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth. /ppbCommercial /b: With boots on the ground authenticity at the heart of everything we do, our comprehensive array of commercial products and services enable you to work directly with our clients, across hedging, risk management, execution and clearing, OTC products, commodity finance and more. /ppbJob Purpose: /b /ppThe Senior Cotton Trader (China Focus) is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing physical cotton sales into key Asian markets, with a primary focus on China, Indonesia, and foreign‑invested spinning mills in Vietnam. The role requires deep market intelligence, strong commercial negotiation capability, and disciplined risk management, alongside the ability to develop and sustain long‑term relationships with suppliers and mill customers to drive consistent market penetration and profitable growth. /ph3Responsibilities /h3pbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbTrading Commercial Execution /b /pulliOriginate and execute physical cotton sales into China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. /liliNegotiate contracts covering pricing structures, quality specifications, delivery terms, and payment conditions. /liliStructure transactions aligned with the company’s risk framework and overall trading strategy. /li /ulpbMarket Analysis Strategy /b /pulliMonitor global cotton markets, including supply and demand fundamentals, crop developments, logistics flows, and macroeconomic factors. /liliAnalyze cotton price trends with active management of arbitrage opportunities between ZCE and ICE to support profitable trade execution. /liliAssess futures markets, basis levels, and spreads to optimize pricing and hedging decisions. /liliIdentify new trading opportunities, arbitrage structures, and market inefficiencies across Asian consumption markets. /li /ulpbRisk Management /b /pulliManage price, basis, credit, counterpart, and logistical risks inherent in physical trading. /liliUtilize futures and options to hedge exposures where appropriate. /liliEnsure compliance with internal risk limits, credit policies, and regulatory requirements. /li /ulpbRelationship Management /b /pulliBuild and maintain strong commercial relationships with growers, ginners, merchants, mills, agents, and brokers. /liliRepresent the company in contract negotiations, industry events, and market discussions. /liliExpand the trading network across existing and emerging Asian markets. /li /ulpbOperational Coordination /b /pulliWork closely with operations, logistics, finance, and quality teams to ensure smooth contract execution. /liliOversee post‑trade activities including shipment execution, documentation, quality claims, and dispute resolution. /li /ulpbLeadership Mentoring /b /pulliMentor and support junior traders and commercial staff. /liliContribute to internal market intelligence sharing and the development of best trading practices. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3pbQualifications /b /pulliBachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field. /liliTypically, 7–10+ years of experience in cotton trading or related agricultural commodities. /liliProven track record of executing physical cotton sales into China, Indonesia, and/or Vietnam. /liliStrong understanding of physical cotton contracts, INCOTERMS, futures hedging, and execution risk. /liliIn‑depth knowledge of major cotton origins and global consumption markets. /li /ulpTo land this role you will need: /pulliStrong commercial judgment and decision‑making under uncertainty. /liliAdvanced negotiation and deal‑structuring capabilities. /liliHigh level of numerical, analytical, and financial acumen. /liliExcellent communication and long‑term relationship‑building skills. /liliAbility to perform effectively in fast‑moving, high‑risk trading environments. /liliFluency in English; additional languages are an advantage. /liliWillingness to travel as required. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr