Director, Cocoa Derivatives, APAC

• Lead a team of traders and oversee regional risk positions, including Bean Equivalent, Structure, and Arbitrage, through effective hedging strategies.
• Manage risk positions to optimise cost inputs for 180,000 MT bean grind, impacting sales prices for intercompany and third-party requirements.
• Drive proprietary trading strategies within pre-approved risk mandates, generating USD 1-3 million annually.
• Develop and implement derivatives strategies for the APAC cocoa business, including hedging, structure exposure, and proprietary trading.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as the Cocoa Bean Sourcing Director, VP Cocoa Asia, and Group Risk, as well as external partners like banks, brokers, and research firms.
• Manage working capital through instruments like swaps and OTCs, partnering with Treasury for credit/financing lines.
• Represent the region as a subject matter expert in cocoa market intelligence and actively participate in global derivatives strategy meetings.

• A degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of experience in commodity trading and operations, preferably in the agriculture or cocoa/chocolate industry.
• A proven track record of P&L ownership and a strong understanding of the commodities market.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP.
• Strong industry networks, including trading houses, banks, and certification organisations.
• Exceptional business communication, data analytics, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for leadership, integrity, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English (a second language is a plus).

• Supervising and managing risk positions to optimise cost inputs and sales prices.
• Developing and executing derivatives strategies to manage cash flows and risk exposure.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to align on sourcing, risk, and market intelligence strategies.
• Monitoring and reconciling physical contracts and futures trades.
• Participating in global strategy meetings and representing the APAC region in cocoa market discussions.

• Be part of a global leader in the cocoa and chocolate industry.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a sustainable cocoa and chocolate market.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities in a purpose-driven organisation.

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