Commodity Broker Assistant

Posted 2 days 22 hours ago by Profiles Personnel Ltd

£30,000 - £40,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Surrey, Farnham, United Kingdom, GU101
Job Description

COMMODITY BROKER ASSISTANT

This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist commodity broking business operating within international agricultural commodity markets.

Working closely with experienced brokers and senior management, you will support contract execution, operational activities and market analysis across international trading markets. This Commodity Broker Assistant role offers exposure to global trade, logistics, supply chain management and commodity market intelligence. Based primarily in Farnham, Surrey, this role also offers regular travel to Spain, providing a unique international dimension to your career from day one.

This position would suit a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills (Fluent Spanish would be advantageous) and an interest in international business, economics and global markets.

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

International travel opportunities

Regular time working in Spain (up to two weeks per month)

Full industry training and career development

Direct exposure to international commodity markets

Opportunity to work alongside experienced brokers in a specialist sector

What you'll be doing

Supporting brokers with the management and execution of international agricultural contracts

Drafting, issuing and monitoring contracts

Tracking contract performance and ensuring key deadlines are met

Liaising with clients and counterparties across international markets

Assisting with market research, data gathering and commodity market analysis

Supporting operational processes relating to shipping, logistics and trade documentation

Helping resolve contractual and operational issues as they arise

Producing reports and market intelligence to support commercial decision-making

The ideal Commodity Broker Assistant will need the following,

GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade B/6 or above (or equivalent)

Bachelor's Degree or relevant industry experience

Experience in a related area such as:

Operations or Logistics or Shipping or Commodities or Supply Chain or Contract Administration or Contract Negotiation

Ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing to clients whose first language may not be English

Understanding of international current affairs, regional geography, economics, business and business management

The standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm. However, as this is a client-facing international role, flexibility will be required to support global markets and customer requirements.

If you're looking for an exciting career combining international business, commodities, logistics and market analysis, we'd like to hear from you.