Commercial Trading Graduate Trainee
Participants in the Graduate Program will be exposed to the fundamental components of global agricultural and food value chains. Our program is designed to provide a strong foundation for a commercial role within the commodities business, as well as to identify and develop talent with the ambition to become active contributors within the company.
Through a combination of structured training, informal on‑the‑job learning, periodic check‑ins, and inspiring mentorship, participants will gain exposure to different areas of the business. They will contribute to a variety of projects, developing the skills and experience needed for a diverse, challenging, and exciting career at LDC.
OBJECTIVE & STRUCTURE
Our Graduate Program is designed to launch, support, and accelerate your professional career. The goal is to help you develop a broad understanding of the company and its various activities, while providing opportunities to build a cross-functional network.
The LDC Graduate Program consists of three phases:
Phase 1 – Development of Business Experience & Skills
Graduate Trainee for 12 to 18 months
During this period, you will work across key business areas in an initial stage designed to give you a comprehensive view of our processes and operations. This experience will be fundamental so that, in the final months of the program, you can begin working directly with the trading desks—applying what you have learned and deepening your understanding of the commercial dynamics of the business.
Phase 2 – Transition to a Permanent Role
At the end of this phase, if performance is strong and there is a business need, the participant will be confirmed into a permanent role in our Buenos Aires office.
As a global company, we offer the opportunity to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a highly motivating environment.
Phase 3 – Ongoing Support & Development
As part of the program, you will continue to receive differentiated development initiatives—both soft skills and technical training—that will help you strengthen your capabilities. This will position you to continue growing within the company even after completing your assignment.
SCOPE OF ROTATIONS
Each rotation will cover different aspects of our global operations, such as:
- Research
- Commercial
- Logistics Planning
- International Execution
- Controlling
- Trading
Qualifications
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields. Candidates who are close to completing their degree and/or final project are also eligible to apply.
- Preferably with work experience or internships in a corporate environment.
- Approximately 1 year of experience is expected; internships or traineeships in accounting, administrative, finance, or international trade areas are valued.
- Fluent English is essential. Professional proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
- Knowledge of Python, SQL, R, and databases is desirable.
- Good understanding of supply chain risks, trade finance, and physical markets dynamics.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze supply, demand, and trade flows, and interpret market signals.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, critical thinking, solid decision‑making, and strong problem‑solving abilities.
- High leadership potential, competitive spirit, and resilience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate across cultures; collaborative and humble attitude.
- Ability to contribute to the team and learn from others, with strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Availability to travel and/or temporarily relocate within Argentina during the program.
Additional Information
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will follow the following stages:
- Application review
- First contact and virtual interview
- Online assessments
- Business case evaluation and on‑site interviews