At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and execute innovative trading strategies in agricultural derivatives markets.
- Company: Global agricultural commodity hedge fund with a focus on fundamental trading.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and performance.
- Why this job: Shape the future of agricultural trading while working with a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in discretionary derivatives trading and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
Overview Head of Commodity Trading - Agricultural Derivatives.
We are a privately owned global agricultural commodity hedge fund, specialising in fundamental commodity trading.
We deploy discretionary relative value strategies grounded in deep fundamental research, macro insight, and market expertise to generate alpha from agricultural futures, options and OTC markets.
This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
This position leads our global derivatives trading strategy focused on agricultural and energy markets, including China, and is geared toward building a scalable trading business.
Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of the firm\'s discretionary trading strategy across agricultural derivatives markets.
Work with the CIO to align trading views with top-down investment themes and firm-wide objectives.
Provide directional and relative value strategies based on the team\'s fundamental analysis and key market insights.
Manage and mentor an established, high-performing global research and trading team.
Foster collaboration across the team and functions, cultivating accountability, transparency, and performance.
Oversee trading in listed agricultural futures, options, and structured derivative products on global exchanges.
Evaluate macroeconomic, geopolitical, weather, and market-specific data to inform high-conviction trade ideas.
Optimize trade expression, sizing, and timing based on liquidity, volatility, and risk parameters.
Ensure robust risk oversight, including monitoring of exposures, drawdowns, and limit adherence.
Collaborate with risk, compliance, and operations teams to uphold a strong control framework.
Maintain disciplined portfolio construction and scenario testing practices.
Leverage internal research, proprietary models, and third-party data to support decision-making.
Partner with technology and analytics providers to enhance tools for discretionary trading and position management.
Support the development of real-time dashboards, forecast models, and trade review systems.
Qualifications 10+ years of experience in discretionary derivatives trading, with a strong P
Wanted: Head of Commodity Trading - Agricultural Derivatives employer: Farrer Capital Management
As a privately owned global agricultural commodity hedge fund, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a focus on innovative trading strategies, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the agricultural derivatives market. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer a unique environment where cutting-edge research meets practical trading execution, ensuring our team is at the forefront of the industry.
