Commodity Trader Cover Letter

Please consider me for the commodity trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for clients with the latest exchange margin requirement, related research reports, market news and data.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Computer-related experience in the Windows environment and have knowledge of various windows-based application, such as Microsoft Office
• Previous Internship with Grain Procurement
• Country elevator experience
• Understanding of client needs and how we can meet them through an electronic trading offering
• Understanding and management of operational risks including identifying and remediating such risks
• Capable of handling appropriately situations involving live risk, whether market risk or operational risks
• Track record of learning new skills and adapting to new technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of and engineering of a safe operating environment, particularly regarding the control environment around electronic trading

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the commodity trader position.

Previously, I was responsible for exceptional customer service by being the first point of contact with the consumer/user and in some cases utilizing divisional marketing resources.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated success leading a team in a commercial environment
• Prospect and build profitable new business that can be scalable
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to develop and expand growth opportunities
• Develop and implement plastic trading programs
• Work with and through cross-functional teams to achieve success
• Utilize economic and critical thinking skills to achieve sustainable long-term success
• Experience trading grains in Mexico
• Working knowledge of Mexico transportation systems and physical commodity markets

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the commodity trader position.

Previously, I was responsible for exceptional customer service by being the first point of contact with the consumer, user, and marketer and in some cases utilizing enterprise marketing resources.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of commodity market structure and the needs of commodities clients
• A strong interest in trading, markets and energy systems
• An interest in the commodity markets
• Accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and programming skills (ideally Python)
• Former experience as a business analyst or trader is preferable but not essential
• Flexibility in terms of working weekends
• Develop and implement a strategy that grows brokerage volumes and profits

I am excited to be applying for the position of commodity trader. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for market feedback to the director of Raw Materials regarding pricing levels for various scrap grades as support for setting purchase prices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Develop a complete understanding of the competitive landscape
• Prospect and build profitable new business
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to develop growth opportunities
• Work with and through cross-functional teams to achieve success Utilize economic and critical thinking skills to achieve sustainable long-term success
• Provide excellent customer focus to result in client satisfaction
• Conduct all affairs lawfully and with integrity
• International Sales and Marketing
• International Shipping and Logistics

I am excited to be applying for the position of commodity trader. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance on local cash markets’ impacts on global flows, delivery convergence, and futures / boardspreads functions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient in Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Flexibility of living and working in Greeley, CO, USA and Queretaro, Vera Cruz, or Torreon, Mexico
• Strong analytical and probelm solving skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated work history of working with minimal supervision while delivering measurable results to senior level management
• Create measures and analysis to help the business better understand the profit / risk of potential energy
• Coordinate logistics and customer service to ensure contract execution
• Supports supplier volume / rebate data collection efforts
• Work closely with internal personnel such as Commodity Traders, Hedge Desk and Accountants in exchange of information