Trading Assistant

Ready to make an impact in global commodity trading?

Since 1788, Paul Reinhart AG has embodied a pioneering spirit in the global trade of cotton, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities. As a family-owned company with offices on every continent, we combine tradition with foresight and help shape a fair, sustainable value chain – from producer to consumer.

If you're looking for an environment where global trade, entrepreneurial thinking, and sustainability come together, you're in exactly the right place.

Paul Reinhart AG - Winterthur

This field of activity inspires you

We are looking for someone motivated and eager to join our global cotton trading team in Winterthur as a Trading Assistant to provide general administrative support and assume increasing responsibilities. In this role, you will work diligently, productively and with a keen attention to detail. This position will provide proactive and interactive exposure to the global cotton trade.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contract management: accurate, complete and timely creation and sending of sale contracts, amendments and other related documents – based on instructions of traders. Handling payment requests from our customers and agents after execution of sale contracts.
• Updating daily price list and distributing to external counterparts.
• Member of price fixation team: entering cotton futures orders in trading platform (TT), based on the instructions of our counterparts.
• Compile, process, analyse, summarize relevant data and information, and present to relevant persons, including but not limited to obtaining market information and circulate it internally in an adequate way.
• Supporting traders with any other daily work tasks as required.
• Learning all aspects of physical cotton trading (including but not limited to basis trading, cotton qualities, contract execution, logistics, risk management).

These are the competencies we are looking for

• 2-5 years of experience within commodity trading, preferably in relation to soft/agri commodities, and ideally in operations/execution/logistics.
• Commercial education in relevant business field.
• Fully proficient in English and German. Any other languages are of additional benefit.
• High level of computer literacy, including proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc), and any additional knowledge of relevant software tools can be an extra advantage.
• Highly adaptable, reactive and flexible to the dynamic trading environment and a proactive approach to managing tasks and completing priorities.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Detail oriented, numerical agility.
• Commercial mindset and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support colleagues.
• Swiss working permit (incl EU citizens)

Your benefits – what you can expect from us

• An international work environment – You will work in a company with a worldwide presence and collaboration across continents.
• A familial, open company culture – As a family-run business for generations, we foster trust, closeness, and straightforward cooperation.
• Flat hierarchies & short decision-making processes – You benefit from direct access to decision-makers and can quickly contribute your own ideas.
• Modern employment conditions & attractive social benefits – We offer fair, contemporary conditions and ensure that you feel comfortable with us in the long term.
• Office in the center of Winterthur, close to the train station – You work in a prime central location, easily accessible and surrounded by a vibrant environment.

Are you interested in this diverse and exciting role?

Then seize the opportunity and apply now - your future with us starts right here.

Contact

Désirée Bertschinger
Head Human Resources
Paul Reinhart AG
Phone: +41 52 264 82 14