Derivatives Sugar Trader - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Venture search

Description

Responsibilities:

• Execute trades in sugar derivatives contracts, including futures, options, and spreads, across major exchanges and electronic trading platforms.
• Develop and implement trading strategies, including trend-following, arbitrage, and spread trading, to capitalize on market inefficiencies and generate alpha.
• Analyze market trends, supply and demand dynamics, seasonal patterns, and geopolitical factors to inform trading decisions and identify profitable opportunities.
• Monitor market liquidity, price movements, and order flow to optimize trade execution and minimize slippage and transaction costs.
• Manage risk exposure and position limits by implementing appropriate risk management techniques, including stop-loss orders, hedging strategies, and portfolio diversification.
• Conduct research and analysis to assess the fundamental factors driving sugar prices, including crop forecasts, weather patterns, government policies, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with research analysts, economists, and trading counterparts to share insights, exchange ideas, and develop proprietary trading strategies.
• Stay abreast of industry news, market events, and regulatory changes affecting sugar markets, and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate trade records, performance metrics, and compliance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Provide timely market commentary, trade recommendations, and risk assessments to clients, internal stakeholders, and senior management.