Desk Assistant
Barangaroo, New South Wales, AU
About our team
The world is growing at an unprecedented rate. As the population climbs, food demand will surge. With operations in grains and oilseeds in Australia, Canada, China, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and Ukraine, GrainCorp is an accomplished and diverse business partner operating at scale in a vital industry.
About the role
GrainCorp is currently seeking a Desk Assistant, based at our Barangaroo office, to enable accurate valuation of our trading books, timely and accurate verification of contracts and track settlement for our customers. The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Verification of physical & derivative trade contracts
- Running daily end of day in trading system
- Timely and accurate processing and settlement of grain received/sold to counterparties for Track contracts
- Settle derivative contracts and perform a daily reconciliation of derivative positions. Work with the traders for any unreconciled items
About your experience
Our ideal candidate has a relevant degree in agriculture, commerce or agricultural economics and some experience gained in a commodity trading environment.
Alternatively, you’ve completed your degree, can demonstrate a genuine interest in ag commodities / trading and a willingness to learn and grow in our industry.
Other attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and respect for accurate and complete work
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work independently to plan / prioritise work
- Good communication skills as this role will collaborate with key stakeholders as required including traders, shared services, contract co-ordinators and the risk & commercial finance team
- Experience in Trading systems will be beneficial
In addition to providing proof of working rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undertake a national police check and credit check.
Do you share our passion for contributing to the success of a diverse, international team?
At GrainCorp, we value and respect the different perspectives and experiences our people bring to work each day. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce – leading to a range of different thinking, perspectives and ideas that create the innovation we need to drive better business results. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.