About the role
SCV Commodities is an independent physical commodity brokerage headquartered in Singapore. We’re building a network of experienced, sales-driven traders around the world to originate business in their own markets. As an SCV Trader you own your client relationships and pipeline. SCV’s desk backs you with counterparties, pricing, contracts, compliance and trade finance on every deal.
Where you can be based
- Fully remote, from any market where you have an established commodity network: for example the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia or the Americas.
- You must be legally able to operate as an independent business where you live, for example with a freelance permit or trade licence, or registration as a self-employed agent.
- The engagement is set up to suit local law in your country, as an independent consultant or a self-employed commercial agent.
- We can’t engage traders based in, or dealing with, jurisdictions under UN, US, EU or UK sanctions.
Commodities
- Core focus, agricultural commodities: wheat, barley, corn, rice, soybeans and meals, rapeseed and sunflower products, vegetable oils, sugar, pulses, coffee and cocoa.
- Fertilizers: urea, ammonia, DAP/MAP, potash and sulphur.
- Other SCV sectors (energy and base metals) are welcome where you have established buyer or seller relationships.
What you’ll do
- Find and win buyers and sellers in your market: importers, exporters, mills, feed producers, crushers, refiners, food manufacturers, distributors, co-operatives and trading houses.
- Manage deals from first contact to signed contract: specification, volume, delivery terms (FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA, DAP), shipment period and payment terms.
- Present bids and offers, and help negotiate terms.
- Introduce clients to SCV’s trade finance partners for invoice financing and factoring.
- Support KYC, anti-money-laundering and sanctions checks on every counterparty you introduce, and keep clear records of your pipeline.
What you’ll bring
- 3+ years in physical commodity sales or trading, or closely related B2B sales (food and feed ingredients, fertilizers, freight or logistics).
- An active network of buyers or sellers in your market, and a proven record of closing new business.
- Working knowledge of Incoterms, letters of credit and documentary collections, inspection and shipping.
- Business-fluent English. Fluency in the main language of your market is a strong advantage.
- Self-motivated, comfortable with earnings based purely on results, and discreet with confidential market and counterparty information.
What SCV provides
- Access to SCV’s international network of buyers and sellers in origin and destination markets.
- Pricing, market information and deal-structuring support from our Singapore desk.
- Contract, documentation and KYC support on every transaction.
- Trade finance introductions that help your clients close deals.
- Full independence over your schedule, location and approach.
Compensation
Commission only. You earn a percentage of SCV’s net brokerage commission on every transaction you originate, paid in USD. There’s no salary, retainer, visa sponsorship or expense reimbursement, and no income level is guaranteed. This is an independent engagement, not employment. You’re responsible for your own licences, taxes, social contributions and business costs in your country.
Compliance
SCV brokers physical commodities for actual delivery only. Every transaction is subject to KYC, anti-money-laundering and sanctions screening. SCV doesn’t deal with any party, origin, destination, vessel or route subject to UN, US, EU or UK sanctions.