General counsel Jobs in Winterthur

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.

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

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