Trade Operations Specialists

Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company connecting farmers to consumers worldwide. They are involved in the processing of oilseeds, production of vegetable oils, and global trading of grains and other agricultural commodities. With operations in over 40 countries and employing approximately 37,000 people, Bunge manages an integrated network from farm to table. The company is committed to sustainable agriculture and delivering essential food, feed, and fuel solutions. Bunge recently completed its merger with Viterra in July 2025, creating a premier agribusiness solutions company.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trade Operations Specialist/Team Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and executing trade operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of trade finance instruments, export/import documentation, and commodity trading practices. This position offers a great opportunity for professional growth within a leading commodity trading organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute end-to-end trade operations, adhering to established procedures and timelines.
• Prepare, review, and process export and import documentation, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
• Handle Letter of Credit (LC) processing, including application preparation, document negotiation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate trade settlements, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Administer trade contracts, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions.
• Manage laytime, demurrage, and detention calculations and claims.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including traders, brokers, suppliers, customers, and banks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• For Team Lead roles: Supervise, mentor, and train team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• For Team Lead roles: Manage and oversee the full trading operations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Any bachelors/ master’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in trade operations or a similar role within the commodity trading industry.
• Strong knowledge of Letter of Credit (LC) mechanisms, export/import documentation, and trade settlements.
• Familiarity with trade contracts and Incoterms.
• Understanding of FOSFA, GAFTA, and PORAM regulations and practices.
• Experience with commodity trading, laytime, demurrage, and detention.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in trade-related software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• For Team Lead roles: Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
• Good knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in handling commodity, edible oils, grains.
• Experience with trading systems and platforms.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with any specific trade execution platforms.
• Knowledge of additional languages is relevant to commodity trading.

Why Join Us?

• Positive Employee Ratings: Bunge's culture is rated highly by employees. A significant majority of employee reviews are positive.
• Core Values: Bunge emphasizes teamwork, leading the way, and doing what's right, safely and sustainably.
• Competitive Pay: The average employee salary at Bunge is competitive for the industry and location.
• Strong Benefits Package: Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package.
• Growth Opportunities: Bunge offers diverse opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Learning and Development: Bunge prioritizes employee career development.
• Global Agribusiness Leader: Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company with a long history.
• Making a Difference: Bunge aims to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
• Innovation: Bunge has a culture of innovation and is focused on digital transformation.