(Senior) Development Partner, Agri-commodities

As a (Senior) Development Partner, Agri-commodities, you will play a key role in growing Singapore's agri-commodities trading sector and anchoring global traders in Singapore. Your job will entail:

• Engaging and building relationships with local and international agri-commodity traders to understand their business needs, challenges and growth plans in Singapore
• Working with agri-commodity companies to anchor new trade flows in emerging areas (e.g. sustainable agriculture products, alternative proteins) and support them to expand activities beyond trading such as innovation, sustainability and value-added services
• Administering grant and tax incentive schemes including the Global Trader Programme (GTP), assessing applications and working with companies to structure proposals that deliver long-term commitment and economic value to Singapore
• Identifying opportunities to deepen trade by building up the volume of agri-commodities trade managed in Singapore, and widening trade by diversifying product types and bringing in companies from emerging markets
• Driving ecosystem initiatives to strengthen Singapore's agri-commodities trading hub, including working with trade associations, talent development, trade tech adoption, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives
• Monitoring trends and developments in the global agri-commodities sector, identifying risks and opportunities for Singapore's trading hub

• 3-5 years of work experience in areas of business development, industry engagement or trade-related work would be a bonus. Knowledge of agri-commodities sector, supply chains or trading would be advantageous
• A strategic thinker with the ability to understand business models, identify growth opportunities and translate them into actionable projects that deliver value to both companies and Singapore
• A fast learner who is agile and comfortable working across functions and domains. Able to understand complex commercial arrangements, financial structures and incentive schemes
• A self-motivator with positive attitude and excellent work ethic. You should be comfortable actively engaging in conversations with senior leaders in global trading companies
• Strong analytical, presentation, written and interpersonal skills. Able to assess business proposals, structure incentive packages and present recommendations clearly
• Independent self-starter who can manage multiple stakeholders including companies, government agencies and industry associations. Able to build trust and credibility with the agri-commodities trading community