Commodity Trader - Full Time

Key Skills

Cost Analysis Incoterms Expertise Logistics Understanding Documentation Strong Negotiation Margin Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Power BI Dashboards ERPSAP Argus

Job Description

## Were Hiring: Junior / Senior Commodity Traders

Location: India (Office-based)

Industry: International Commodity Trading

### About Us

We are a globally active international trading company with a strong footprint across multiple commodity verticals. Our core business segments include:

* Oil & Gas

* Petrochemicals

* Soft Commodities (Agri-focused)

* Hard Commodities (Metals & Industrial materials)

* Fertilizers (Raw Materials)

With an expanding trade book and global counterpart network, we are strengthening our India trading desk and are looking for driven professionals who live and breathe commodities.

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### Role Overview

We are seeking Junior and Senior Commodity Traders who are enthusiastic, market-aware, and commercially sharp. The role involves end-to-end participation in the trade lifecycle from market analysis and deal structuring to execution and relationship management.

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### Key Responsibilities

* Track global commodity markets, price movements, and fundamentals

* Identify trading opportunities across soft & hard commodities

* Execute physical trades and support deal negotiations

* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, buyers, brokers, and logistics partners

* Coordinate with internal teams on contracts, documentation, and execution

* Manage risk exposure and support hedging strategies where applicable

* For senior roles: contribute to trading strategy, book growth, and junior team mentoring

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### Candidate Profile

Junior Commodity Trader

* 13 years of experience in commodity trading, broking, or market research

* Strong interest and foundational knowledge of commodity markets

* Good analytical skills and eagerness to learn

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment

Senior Commodity Trader

* 5+ years of hands-on experience in physical commodity trading

* Proven trade execution and counterparty management experience

* Strong understanding of global supply chains and pricing mechanisms

* Ability to independently handle trade books and close deals

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### Preferred Skills & Attributes

* Knowledge of Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Agri commodities, or Metals

* Understanding of INCOTERMS, trade finance, and logistics

* Strong negotiation and communication skills

* Commercial mindset with high energy and ownership

* Willingness to work with international time zones

* 50% traveling- when required

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### What We Offer

* Exposure to global markets and real trade books

* Competitive compensation aligned with experience

* Performance-driven growth and learning opportunities

* Dynamic, entrepreneurial trading environment

* Accomation available- single

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Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV to: ;

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  • Experience

    1 - 5 Years

  • No. of Openings

    1

  • Education

    Post Graduate (Other Master Degree)

  • Role

    Commodity Trader

  • Industry Type

    Export / Import / Trading

  • Gender

    [ Male / Female ]

  • Job Country

    India

  • Type of Job

    Full Time

  • Work Location Type

    Work from Office

About Arkan India Pvt Ltd

As a leader in the field of international trade, Energy sector, Oil & Gas, and Agriculture, we provide our business partners with a full-fledged investment options. The firms mission is to build world-class distribution and consultancy for leading manufacturers in selected industries. The combination of our expertise and our presence in markets regionally and globally makes us an effective channel that identify and execute the knowledge of trade marketing, export management, and consultancy for our clients.
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