Junior Derivatives Trader

Your role

The Junior Derivatives Trader is an entry-level position within the Derivatives team designed to develop future trading talent.

In this role, you will build a strong foundation in:

Commodity derivatives trading (futures, options, swaps, OTC structures)
Dairy market fundamentals and global supply & demand dynamics
Macro-economic drivers impacting commodity and financial markets
Risk management principles and trading psychology
Data analysis and quantitative tools used in trading

You will support the derivatives team in daily trading, analytics and client-related activities while progressively developing the skills required to independently manage trading risk.

Trading Support & Market Analysis

Support traders in execution, monitoring and reporting of derivatives positions
Assist in managing parts of the local dairy derivatives book under supervision
Monitor futures, options and OTC markets and provide daily market updates
Prepare weekly dairy market analysis and macro-economic summaries
Develop price forecasts and scenario analyses to support trading decisions
Track market positioning, volatility developments and spread relationships
Enter and reconcile trades in internal systems.

Learning & Development in Derivatives Trading
Develop a structured understanding of:

Dairy commodity fundamentals
Macro-economic drivers (rates, FX, inflation, geopolitics)
Futures and options mechanics
Volatility, Greeks and option structures
Arbitrage and spread trading strategies
Risk metrics (VaR, position limits, option limits)

Data, Systems & Quantitative Skills

Use Python and analytical tools to analyze spreads and correlations, build dashboards, improve reporting efficiency and back test trading ideas
Maintain dashboards in Tableau and other BI tools
Ensure accurate position reporting and data integrity
Contribute to improvement projects related to tooling and automation

Customer Engagement & Commercial collaboration

Support physical traders in understanding and managing price risk
Prepare materials for client meetings and internal discussions
Help structure preliminary OTC hedging ideas
Take detailed notes during client and broker meetings
Contribute to presentations explaining derivatives and risk management solutions

Your profile

Bachelors or equivalent with emphasis in Mathematics, Finance, Economics or (business) management. Internship or thesis exposure to trading, derivatives, macro or data analysis is a plus.

Strong interest in financial markets and/or commodities trading.

Basic experience with programming languages.

Basic experience with execution on electronic trading platforms.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Interest in working with data, developing algorithms, structured products.

Strong analytical curiosity and quantitative affinity.

Excellent command of English and a second language is preferred.

Self-reflective and motivated to continuously develop.

Strong team player with high integrity. Interest in working with and having an awareness and understanding of different cultures, personalities and working styles.

Resilient and emotionally stable under pressure. Clear communicator who asks questions and seeks feedback.

Our offer

Competitive compensation and benefits. Salary depends on your experience and education.
We value your personal development and have a strategic focus on our learning program.
Total health insurance coverage.
International career opportunities.
40 hour work week, 20 holidays.
Gym reimbursement.
Travel internationally.
Participate in fun team activities.

About Interfood

Do you like to work for an international company? Do you value professionalism and quality? Are you comfortable in a dynamic environment? But on the other hand looking for cooperation in a close and informal team? Then Interfood is the ideal employer for you.

The Interfood Group is a leading global dairy trading company (milk powders, butter, cheese, dairy blends etc.). The Group consists of 14 offices in all continents with more than 350 employees. Our constant strive for optimal quality, up-to-date knowledge and a profound focus on service, enables Interfood to create the difference for its robust network of both clients and suppliers.

Interfood keeps on growing and developing by its proactive market approach.

We stimulate personal development and initiatives from our employees. Interfood, originally a family-based company, proves that global professionalism can still be combined with a unique personal company culture, in which we focus on following values: Teamwork, Commitment, Continuous Improvement, Professionalism & Responsible Leadership. All contributing to our purpose: Together for better.

Will you become our new team member?

Apply now