WAF Trader

TORQ COMMODITIES is seeking a strategic and results-driven WAF Trader to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will develop, manage, and expand the company’s trading activities across West Africa (WAF) for key agri-commodities (e.g. nuts, seeds, cocoa, pulses, or oils). The role requires an entrepreneurial trader capable of managing origination, risk, and client relationships while ensuring profitability and sustainable sourcing practices in the region.

Key Responsibilities

The WAF Agri Trader will be responsible for origination, execution, and growth of agricultural trade flows in West Africa (imports and exports). You will be given direct P&L responsibility for your book, freedom to build counterparties, and support from our structured finance, logistics, and risk teams.

• Originate agricultural commodity flows in WAF (cocoa, cashews, sesame, soybeans, maize, palm oil, etc.).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local producers, cooperatives, exporters, and government agencies.
• Negotiate and execute physical contracts (purchase/sales, freight, warehousing).
• Identify arbitrage and trading opportunities across global and regional markets.
• Travel frequently in West Africa to strengthen origination and gather market intelligence.
• Manage P&L of your own book with accountability for profitability and risk.
• Work closely with operations, risk, and structured finance to ensure smooth deal execution.
• Contribute to shaping our WAF agri strategy and scaling the regional platform.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Trade, Agribusiness, or Economics.
• 5–10 years’ experience in physical trading of agri-commodities (nuts, seeds, cocoa, pulses, or oils).
• Demonstrated exposure to West African markets (preferably based or travelled extensively in the region).
• Strong network of suppliers, exporters, and brokers across WAF.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills; solid understanding of commodity markets and risk management.
• Familiarity with hedging, shipping, documentation, and contract execution.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and able to operate independently with strong business acumen.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French or local languages of West Africa is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently to West Africa for supplier relations and market engagement.

·       A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

·       Opportunities for professional growth and development.

·       Competitive salary and benefits package.