Operations Assistant

***LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE & COMMODITES***
Are you ambitious, analytical, and curious about global trade? Join a local specialist commodity broking business as an Operations Assistant and kickstart your career in international grain markets.
You’ll support brokers with contract execution, shipping operations, and market analysis gaining hands-on training from senior management while building expertise in a fast-moving global sector.
Salary c.£26-28K depending on experience
As a Operations Assistant you will be involved in the following,

• Assisting with the execution of international commodity contracts
• Drafting and issuing contracts, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring accuracy
• Analysing market information and developing tools to improve client services
• Working directly with brokers to support operations and dispute resolution
• Building knowledge of trade terms, shipping documentation, and supply chain management

The ideal Operations Assistant will have the following,

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas to international clients
• Detail-focused, organised, and confident on the telephone
• Bonus points for the following,
• Background in Economics, Maths, Statistics, International Relations, or Business
• Interest in global affairs, international trade, or logistics
• Experience of independent overseas travel
• Languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, French, or Arabic

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, though flexibility is required to meet the needs of international clients
If you're looking for a career and not just a job come and be part of a forward-thinking company making waves in the international grain market. You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring from senior management from day one enabling you to build a career in a sector where every day brings new global challenges.