You can see below the key Learning Objectives per rotation. Please keep in mind that platforms might need to adapt some of them based on their specific context. 

• Research- Develop an understanding of the markets and main price setters (S&D, funds position, macro…)
• Learn how to process multiple data sources, large datasets, which are regularly amended and updated.
• Gain agronomic knowledge.
• Understand global trade flows (major exporters, major importers, swing countries, tenders books, quality requirements…)
• Develop an understanding of the various factors impacting demand (population GDP, changes in diets, ethanol industry, animal sector, meat consumption… etc.)
• Learn how to build, read and analyze a Balance Sheet
• Understand how to link S&D with prices and ultimately trading decisions.
• Be able to process and filter massive information flows to extract the key points (ability to remove "market noises")
• Develop communication and presentation skills
• Execution (Bulk) Develop an understanding of what is dry/liquid bulk shipping and container shipping.
• Understand all the terms and conditions in the contract.
• Manage execution via data entry and issuance of contracts, invoices etc.
• Understand 3rd party service providers.
• Understand vessel nomination and appropriation.
• Learn the documentary INSTRX IRIS (G&O version)
• Learn the process of getting paid.
• Do laytime calculations.
• Understand Letter of Indemnity
• Understand more complex contract terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree with specialization in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Accounting & Finance, Economics and/or Business.
• Preferably to have work experience or an internship placement in a Commercial environment.
• Maximum of 2-years’ experience
• Fluency in English is Essential.
• International mindset with a strong interest in career mobility
• Strong leadership potential, with distinctive competitive spirit and resilience
• Capacity to contribute to and learn from the team
• Ability to connect multiple information sources and make sense of market signals; comfortable negotiating and taking decisions, critical and deductive thinker
• Strong entrepreneurial / innovative approach to taking initiatives 
• A mature professional with humility, capable of integrating well into different cultures
• Good analytical skills, ability to analyze supply, demand and trade flow fundamentals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills