Role purposeThe Coffee Trader will develop and manage profitable physical green coffee business, with a particular focus on origination from Ethiopia. The role owns the trading cycle from origin development, market analysis and customer development through pricing, hedging, contract execution, logistics coordination, collection and final PL. The successful candidate will combine a strong Ethiopian sourcing network with commercial initiative, disciplined risk management and close cross-functional execution.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and execute the green coffee trading strategy for assigned origins, products and customer marketsLead Ethiopia origination by developing reliable supply channels with exporters, cooperatives, washing stations, producers and other approved origin partnersMaintain current knowledge of Ethiopian crop cycles, producing regions, grades, quality differentials, availability, local market dynamics and export requirementsBuild and maintain relationships with producers, exporters, merchants, roasters and other commercial counterpartiesOriginate physical coffee and negotiate purchase and sales contracts, including price, quality, delivery, payment and IncotermsMaintain the position book, forward book and daily PL, ensuring accurate mark-to-market valuations and timely reportingMonitor coffee futures, differentials, foreign exchange, freight, crop developments, weather, supply-demand fundamentals and regional market conditionsHedge price exposure using appropriate futures and other approved instruments, operating within authorised trading and risk limitsManage inventory, open positions and contractual exposures to protect margins and minimise basis, price, counterparty and execution riskCoordinate closely with operations, logistics, quality, finance, trade finance and legal teams to ensure accurate and timely contract executionFollow shipments, documents, claims, receivables and collections through to completion, escalating issues promptlyIdentify new routes, origins, customers and product opportunities that can deliver sustainable volume and gross marginPrepare forecasts, budgets, market reports and commercial recommendations for senior managementComply with internal policies, counterparty limits, sanctions requirements, anti-bribery controls and applicable trading regulationsCandidate profileAt least five years of relevant experience in physical green coffee trading, origination or a closely related soft-commodity trading roleProven hands-on green coffee origination experience in Ethiopia is essential, supported by an active network of credible exporters, cooperatives, washing stations or producersStrong knowledge of Ethiopian coffee regions, crop calendars, grades, quality profiles, differentials, local purchasing practices and export logisticsDemonstrated ownership of physical positions, trading PL, forward books and mark-to-market reportingPractical experience using coffee futures to hedge physical exposure and protect trading marginsStrong understanding of physical commodity contracts, logistics, quality specifications, Incoterms, trade finance and counterparty riskEstablished commercial relationships in Ethiopia and the wider East African coffee marketStrong numerical, analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to turn market information into clear trading decisionsCommercially confident, disciplined and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teamsClear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate across cultures and marketsBachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, supply chain or another relevant discipline. A postgraduate qualification is advantageousWillingness to travel internationally to origins, suppliers, customers and industry eventsSuccess measuresProfitable trading performance against agreed volume and gross-margin objectivesAccurate daily position, PL and mark-to-market reportingCompliance with approved risk, credit and counterparty limitsTimely contract execution, shipment performance and collection of receivablesGrowth of sustainable supplier and customer relationships and development of viable new trading routesPersonal attributesCommercially driven and entrepreneurial, with sound judgement, integrity and a disciplined approach to risk. Comfortable taking ownership, working at pace and remaining close to the operational detail required to turn a trade into realised cash and margin.BenefitsCompetitive salary with performance-based bonusOpportunity to work in a global commodity environmentExposure to international markets and leading industry playersCareer development in a fast-growing trading team #J-18808-Ljbffr
Coffee Trader Arbeitgeber: Torq Commodities
Torq Commodities ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in der Schweiz eine dynamische Arbeitsumgebung bietet, in der sie praktische Erfahrungen im Bereich Handelsfinanzierung und Rohstoffoperationen sammeln können. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert die Zusammenarbeit mit erfahrenen Fachleuten und bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung, während die Lage in der Schweiz zusätzliche Vorteile wie eine hohe Lebensqualität und ein internationales Netzwerk mit sich bringt.
