Your mission:
Our International Trade Execution function is a global organisation of approximately 500 professionals, working in close proximity to our key trading centres around the world. This function is central to ensuring both internal and external customer satisfaction, while maximising the value of every transaction.
We are seeking an experienced International Execution Specialist to join our Geneva-based team.
Reporting to the Head of Execution EMEA, you will take full ownership of the execution of LDC’s soybean international trade flows — from contract inception through to final delivery and payment. Operating with a high degree of autonomy within your decision rights, you will be a key point of expertise for your peers and a trusted partner to traders and external counterparties alike.
Your duties and responsibilities:
Execution & Pipeline Management
- Take full accountability for the flawless execution of assigned soybean trade flows, proactively managing your vessel pipeline from nomination through to final settlement.
- Manage vessel nominations, shipping instructions, and documentary processes to ensure full compliance with contractual deadlines and obligations.
- Appoint and coordinate third parties — including surveyors, agents, and insurers — to monitor loading and discharging operations as required.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure cargo is loaded and discharged in line with contractual terms (weight, quality, quantity, packing, and applicable trade rules).
- Proactively anticipate and resolve operational issues; escalate to the Execution Manager and/or Traders where appropriate.
Contract & Documentation Administration
- Maintain a thorough understanding of all commercial contracts under your responsibility, including trade association rules (GAFTA, FOSFA, ANEC, NAEGA, PORAM, RSAL, NY11, etc.) and relevant charter party obligations.
- Ensure conformity of document instructions from buyers, issue shipping documentary instructions to sellers accordingly.
- Guarantee that all documents received throughout the trade-to-cash process meet contractual obligations.
- Maintain timely, accurate updates in the front system and ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed.
Payment Cycle & Financial Follow-up
- Prepare and review Letters of Credit to ensure compliance with contract terms, UCP 600, and ISBP rules; negotiate LC documents with the support of the LC Execution Centre.
- Prepare outgoing commercial invoices in a timely manner and follow up on accounts receivable to ensure full and timely payment.
- Review and approve incoming invoices for payment; escalate discrepancies to the Trader or Execution Manager as needed.
- Follow up on laytime calculations to ensure timely settlement of demurrage and dispatch files.
Compliance & Stakeholder Management
- Ensure full compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and the Group's Code of Conduct at all times.
- Liaise effectively with senior traders and cross-functional teams across LDC offices globally on operational and logistics matters.
- Build and sustain productive relationships with external parties including banks, surveyors, freight brokers, agents, buyers, and suppliers.
- Provide technical expertise to peers and contribute to the development of junior team members.
- Participate actively in process improvement initiatives and contribute to broader team and company projects.