Trade Operations Specialist – Agricultural Commodities

13/1 HACS_1768322014

Salary Package: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Location: London, England
Consultant: Claire Sipple
Posted: 13/01/2026

Description:

Trade Operations Specialist – Agricultural Commodities

Salary: £50,000–£60,000
Location: London (Office-based, Monday to Friday)

Join a leading global commodities trading company as a Trade Operations Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional in international trade operations to manage the end-to-end execution of agricultural commodity shipments.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for coordinating and managing the operational delivery of physical trades in agricultural commodities. This includes ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, contractual terms, and smooth execution of global shipments. You’ll work closely with traders, logistics providers, shipping companies, surveyors, and banks.

Key Duties

• Prepare and issue commercial contracts for purchases and sales


• Manage the full trade execution process from contract confirmation to final documentation


• Produce accurate shipping documents (Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Packing Lists)


• Handle Letters of Credit (LC) and liaise with banks


• Coordinate containerised shipments, bookings, and carrier communication


• Manage insurance certificates and declarations


• Apply GAFTA and FOSFA rules for contractual compliance


• Maintain organised contract files and records


• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FOB and CFR


• Previous experience in trade operations, shipping coordination, or commodity trade execution


• Understanding of international trade documentation, logistics, and shipping regulations


• Familiarity with Letters of Credit and banking procedures


• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple shipments


• Detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced global commodities trading environment


• Opportunity to develop expertise in international trade operations

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.