CMT Job in Nairobi Kenya

Platform / Corp. Function: CASC

Job Title: CMT
 
Business Unit / Function: GOSCMA

Job Band: Associate Professional
 
Position Title: CMT
 
Reports To (Title): Commercial Manager
 
Location: Kenya / Nairobi

Position Purpose: The position is an entry level position in the Commercial department. 

The job holder will learn the fundamentals of commodity trading through direct, on-the-job exposure to trading and hedging principles and techniques. 

He/she will be introduced to customers, customized tasks and assignments to enhance his/her understanding of the business. 

He/she will learn at his/her own pace within established expectations. 

First three months will include an orientation in different departments.

This position has no direct reports.

Principal Accountabilities
  • Reconcile the trading position - 25%
  • Reconcile the daily trading PNL -  25%
  • Contract entry - 15%
  • Gather and enter market data for weekly risk meeting - 15%
  • Attend weekly risk meetings - 20%
Essential Functions/Requirements
  • Good written and oral interpersonal skills
  • Intellectually curious
  • Good negotiation skills and commercial sense
  • General awareness of market &economical trends and forex
  • Interpersonal skills that is based on maturity & sense of responsibility
  • Examples of commercial orientation or inclination
Education, Experience
 
Skills
  • A University degree in Business or Economics
Experience
  • 1-2 years of related work experience
Skills
  • Computer literate
  • Analytical and numerate
  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Position Contacts/Challenges
 
Internal / External Contacts   
  • Trade Execution
  • Finance
  • Some customer interaction   
Challenges
  • Reconciling the position
  • Understanding the trading terminology
  • Understanding the customer
Apply in confidence to may.mweni@cdl.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted