Trader Traineeship
About us:
FerroMac International NV is a dynamic, international steel trading company with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.
With a focus on excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a key player in the industry. We take pride in our family-like environment where each team member is valued and encouraged to further develop themselves.
- Are you a high potential at the start of your career with a strong interest in international business?
- Are you a team player with commercial flair and a professional appearance?
- Do you enjoy traveling to exotic destinations?
- Are you fluent in Dutch, English, and French/Spanish?
- Do you want to be more than just a number?
If the answer is YES, then we want YOU as a STEEL TRADER TRAINEE for our global markets!
Our spacious and modern office is located in the heart of Antwerp and is tailored to the needs of the new generation of employees.
Content:
- We offer a structured training program to become an independent trader. Your training starts at our headquarters in the heart of Antwerp.
- We begin with an intensive training period of 12 to 24 months to master the operational side of the business.
- You will assist senior traders with operational tasks.
- During the first part of the training, you will be trained in product knowledge, documentation, contracts, commercial skills, cost calculations, analyzing price structures, developing analyses, initiating commercial actions, managing risks, etc.
- After proving your skills, you will support smaller existing clients of the senior trader under his supervision. During this period, you will accompany the senior trader on business trips and global conferences.
- After 18 to 24 months, depending on your skills and progress, you will be assigned your own market.
Profile:
Required skills:
- An enthusiastic team player;
- Strong commercial insights;
- Willingness to travel to exotic destinations;
- Fluent in Dutch, English, and French/Spanish;
- Graduated in Commercial Engineering, Applied Economic Sciences, International Business, or equivalent.
Nice to have:
- Recently graduated;
- Graduated with an interest in international trade;
- Able to easily commute to our office in Antwerp.
What we offer?
We offer you a role in a smaller company where you are not just a number. You receive one-on-one training from experts and the chance to show and develop your potential. You will be welcomed into a no-nonsense environment of a growing and ambitious company where team spirit is essential.
- A young and enthusiastic team;
- The opportunity to grow and further develop your personal skills;
- A competitive compensation package;
- A dynamic open workspace with standing desks;
- High-quality meeting rooms;
- A fully equipped kitchen to prepare your own healthy lunch;
- Headquarters in Antwerp with a private rooftop terrace;
- Informal chill-out area;
- Team events;
- Sports facilities including proximity to the central park & showers to use after your lunch workout/run, a pool table, and weekly bootcamp sessions with your colleagues.
Discover the world, where you get the chance to interact with different cultures and make a solid impact globally.
Selection procedure:
Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to hiring@ferromac.com. Stand out candidates will be invited to our FerroMac office for an assessment.
Selected candidates will start our traineeship in early October 2024.
Not convinced yet?
Check out our current team of young experts on our website https://ferromac.com/team/, with an average age of 30, who will be your mentors and coaches.
Check our explanation movie: