Trader Trainee Intern (Summer 2027)

Louis Dreyfus Company • Wilton, CT

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trader Trainee Internship is the first step in your career at LDC. It is an immersive 10-week paid program designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you will need to thrive at LDC. You will learn about the commodities industry by working side-by-side with our industry experts. Our interns don’t learn by watching, they learn by getting involved in real trades. This “on-the-job” training demands a wide range of skills, including the knowledge and use of statistical information, particularly supply/demand economics, and quantitative analysis. The internship is designed to develop future leaders who will solve complex problems and design innovative solutions to develop, advance, and modernize the entire food supply chain to meet the growing challenge of feeding the world. Interns will be considered for full-time employment as a Trader Trainee, after graduation. Candidates must be open to placements in Memphis, Tennessee or Wilton, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in college pursuing a two or four-year degree in one of the following areas: Business, economics, agriculture, communications or marketing.
• Willingness to learn the basics of futures markets, hedging and customer relations.
• Possesses a genuine interest in sales and enjoys interacting with new people daily, with the ability to socialize easily and gain trust and extract information through conversation.
• Skilled in communication, both written and verbal
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interns will complete a 10-week program and learn how to trade physical commodities in global markets while managing the substantial risks inherent in volatile markets.
• Program starts with a comprehensive training seminar designed to help you succeed in your position.
• You will gain familiarity with the physical flow of commodities in both domestic and international markets.
• You will be assigned hands-on, robust work, goals, and objectives tied to real business needs.
• Interns have direct access to senior traders and managers in an open working environment that is designed to encourage the free flow of ideas and information.
• Interns are encouraged to actively participate, ask questions, and offer opinions.
• Research and analyze market data.
• Create spreadsheets to organize relevant data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree