Commodities Trading Director – Agricultural and Softs

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. 

Our traders provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. Traders partner with our technologists to continually engineer and optimize our trading systems to stay on top of the industry. 

Belvedere Trading seeks a strategic leader to enhance our trading within agricultural and soft commodities (e.g., wheat, soybeans, cocoa, coffee). This hands-on role involves partnering with trading desks to solve trading challenges, optimize systems, and foster trader education in a dynamic environment. 

The Commodities Trading Director analyzes trading metrics including volume shares, portfolio breakdowns, and other internal metrics. Regular reviews with each desk will drive system improvements, address needs, and promote best practices in electronic trading strategies. 

• Responsible for driving revenue for the products under their trading groups. 
• Develop and manage the trading strategy tailored for agricultural and softs markets. 
• Oversee your desk's position, risk and capital management. 
• Lead & coach your team to make decisions throughout the day to achieve target results. 
• Stay up to date on trading systems changes and ensure systems are used optimally by your teams 
• Implement ideas to optimize desk performance and contribute to P&L growth. 
• Drive efforts to increase market share and trade volume through trader education, feedback, and enhanced system use. 
• Collaborate with trading automation teams to investigate trades, analyze system behaviors, and recommend improvements. 
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. 

• 5 years of trading experience, ideally with a focus on agricultural and softs commodities. 
• Experience building, leading and managing high performing teams  
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization. 
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. 
• A motivated, adaptable team player ready to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment. 

How We Operate - Core Values 

Team Belvedere: Work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals. Foster a positive and supportive environment that brings out the best in your teammates.  

Me in Team: Focus on competing and succeeding at the highest level, constantly striving for excellence. 

Own It: Actively address challenges and make decisions that drive positive results, taking ownership of both successes and failures. 

Iterative Innovation: Bring forward bold, creative ideas and solutions. Be open to experimentation and willing to take calculated risks. 

Passionate Discourse: Encourage and bring innovative, out-of-the-box ideas to discussions, actively contributing to team growth and progress. 

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. 

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application. 

Our Stance 

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a non-discriminatory workplace. We promote diversity and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. We value a dynamic culture where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives thrive. 

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion 

Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time

Amount of Travel Required: None 

Salary : $175,000 - $350,000