Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Cash Management Project Manager / Business Analyst (12 months FTC with a view to being extended) to work in a truly global environment. The role will work within the Business and Transformation function, reporting to the Transformation Lead and will support ongoing projects related to cash pooling within our treasury function. The role provides an exceptional opportunity for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue more than $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, cotton, cocoa, animal feed and pulses. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting in-depth analysis of the current bank account directory to identify accounts eligible for a newly created cash pool.

• Contribute to the set up and administration required for the implementation of new global in-house banks and modern cash pooling operating model.

• Collaborate with Treasury Operations to test and implement fundamental changes to the current process.

• Assisting the various legal entities within each business unit, ensuring business readiness and managing expectations in relation to project delivery and completion.

• Working closely with the in-house KYC team to ensure project requirements are met compliantly.

• Partnering closely with the Transformation Lead to ensure operating models are fit for purpose and provide benefit realization for users.

• Identification, monitoring and reporting of issues and risks with escalation where appropriate.

• Conducting workshops and seminars alongside various internal departments to demonstrate ongoing changes to ensure understanding.

• Build relationships internally throughout our business units, alongside externally with provider banks.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in managing Bank Accounts from a Treasury or other Financial Institution from start to live.

• Degree educated in a relevant subject area, or comparable experience is also sufficient.

• High preference on strong knowledge of cash pooling and in-house banking structures.

• Project management and experience of major change delivery or project implementation within a global environment.

• Ability to create test cases and basic project and implementation plans.

• Prior experience rolling out new Target Operating Model and Business Readiness to the end users.

• Ability to communicate complex operational changes to various stakeholders through presentations and workshops.

• Quickly identify potential risks and issues and report them appropriately.

• Knowledge of KYC is desirable but we do have an existing centralized in-house team.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

Volcafe Specialty has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and high calibre Senior Specialty Trader. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager and the coffee trading team to grow our specialty coffee portfolio throughout the US. You’ll forge strong relationships with specialty coffee roasters, develop innovative marketing strategies, and represent Volcafe’ s sustainability mission at industry events.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Volcafe Specialty was founded in 2001 and has been a relied upon supply chain partner to the specialty coffee industry working with roasters just starting out in the business through roasters opening multiple cafes around their city, their state and the nation.  We see ourselves as an integral supply chain link between producers and coffee roasters, enabling us all to make the coffee business better.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships with specialty coffee roasters to drive revenue and achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to promote Volcafe Specialty at key industry events.
• Collaborate with the traffic, finance, quality, and communications teams, to streamline processes and enhance and improve the customer experience.
• Track and report KPIs (e.g., sales growth, client retention) to measure performance and build customer strategic plans.
• Lead outreach through webinars, virtual sessions, and in-person cupping events to engage the specialty coffee customers.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships to track interactions, opportunities, and drive sustainable growth.
• Provide actionable market intelligence to inform trading strategies and leadership decisions.
• Support trading operations, including hedge account management, report generation, certification audits (e.g., Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade), and price fixations.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial and progressive experience working in green coffee sales or specialty coffee trading.
• Passion for specialty coffee and alignment with Volcafe’ s values and mission.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese) – highly advantageous.
• Effective communication skills, with confidence in client-facing phone and in-person interactions.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets in a competitive market.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing client portfolios.
• Knowledge of coffee contract terms, export/import processes, quality, grading, and cupping.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team of experts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Power BI).
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM – advantageous.
• Willingness to travel globally at short notice.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Finance Controller to work in a truly global environment, leading financial management, and statutory reporting accurately and on time, while adding value through stakeholder collaboration and delivering insightful FP&A data aligned with strategic objectives, reporting to the Finance Director. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Gollücke & Rothfos, Volcafe’s company, with a hybrid or remote working option from our Bremen office in Germany.

Key Accountabilities

• End-to-end ownership of the financial control environment, including enterprise risk management, compliance with internal policies, external tax and regulatory requirements, and corporate reporting.
• Responsibility for accurate and timely financial and management reporting (IFRS & HGB), along with oversight of ERP systems and related financial processes.
• Ownership of historical financial and management reporting data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for ongoing analysis and decision-making.
• Lead all regional FP&A activities, including financial analysis and forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis, working capital and balance sheet optimization, as well as providing actionable insights and ad-hoc support aligned with commercial strategies.
• Partner with the Finance Director to drive finance transformation, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and explore structured trade finance opportunities to contribute to the bottom line.
• Provide strategic leadership to build a high-performing finance team, while aligning short-term departmental goals with overall organizational strategy.

• Develop and mentor the finance team, acting as a mentor and leader within the finance team, developing talent and ensuring continuity in financial leadership.

• Cross-functional collaboration, integrating with various teams, working across departments beyond finance.
• Take ownership of finance processes and continuously improve systems to enhance efficiency, compliance, and strategic insights.
• Support data-driven decision-making by identifying trends, generating insights, and improving financial reporting processes.

Skills and Experience

• Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/ CMA/ CIMA/ CPA or relevant equivalent with current membership exceeding 3 years – ESSENTIAL.
• Bachelor’s degree desired, with an MBA in finance, accounting, or related field – ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Substantial and progressive experience in finance and accounting, with the at least 2-3 years of senior leadership within a finance department.
• Background in the commodity trading industry – HIGHLY DESIRABLE
• Manufacturing or FMCG industry background will also be considered
• Big four experience in audit ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Experience with financial modelling ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Experience with project management and IT implementations.
• A good team player with ability to work independently and lead cross functional teams.
• High attention to detail and open minded with a quick learning curve.
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in process automation and reporting improvements.
• Excellent command of English and German; fluent in both written and verbal communication ESSENTIAL.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us on a 12-month fixed contract as an Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team. The role provides an opportunity to join the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

The position is based from our Global Headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland. This role will provide direct support to the Managing Director, CFO, COO and CHRO ensuring seamless day-to-day coordination and communication. The candidate will as well have a direct report based in Bangalore.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars across time zones, scheduling meetings with foresight and resolving potential conflicts.
• Coordinate communications and maintain professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, board members, and business partners.
• Organize international events and high-level meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, travel bookings, and accommodations.
• Respond to inquiries via email, phone, or in person, providing accurate and timely information.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in line with internal deadlines and policy requirements.
• Manage procurement of office supplies, courier services, and liaise with building management on facilities issues as needed.
• Coordinate document approvals and signature collection, ensuring appropriate filing and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day office operations and administrative processes.
• Oversee clerical duties and administrative processes with professionalism and courtesy, drafting and distribute professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience supporting the Executive / C Suite team, in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong understanding of office management systems, protocols and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German, other languages are beneficial.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur).
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack).
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in a relevant field preferred.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join a world leading trader of agricultural commodities as Trade Support Specialist, supporting the trading team and US General Manager. The position is responsible for the management of positions (physical, futures and interest rate hedge) as well as to facilitate and maintain various trading reports. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk manage006Dent and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Salary: $70,000 -90,000 base salary, discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Key Accountabilities

Trade Support Responsibilities

• Maintain and update market, futures, inventory, open differential, and traceability reports with precision.
• Processing daily sales, fixations, and contract addendums to ensure timely delivery of products and services within contracted terms.
• Prepare end of month reports with the General Manager in coordination with US and global trading teams.
• Partners with Logistics, Quality and Finance teams to streamline processes and enhance customer experiences.
• Execute hedging activities in the futures market, ensuring compliance with terms and credit requirements.

Sales Support Responsibilities

• Identify and develop leads in target markets networking and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and update CRM systems to track leads and opportunities efficiently.
• Contribute to business development strategies to drive cost-effective, high value opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree business, finance, economics, agriculture, or related field.
• Considerable experience within the Trade or Sales Support or Execution, ideally within commodity trading (coffee trading preferably), FMCG industries or Banking if working directly with commodities.
• Exposure to futures trading or hedge execution – highly advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel essential and database experience with VBA, Python or SQL -highly advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus for problem solving and process improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications including FLO, FTUSA, RFA and 4C – highly advantageous.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Manager to work in a truly global environment to play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, compliance and insightful reporting, reporting to the Financial Controller. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within an international business environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee detailed accounting control and monthly closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in preparing internal management reports and external financial statements, providing support during annual financial audits.
• Assist in the annual budget preparation, ensuring full accuracy and timely submission.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, providing financial reports with business data & offering strategic financial insights and guidance.
• Continuously enhance financial procedures and internal controls to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
• Cooperate in the preparation of local statutory accounts, and local GAAP accounting activities.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast, monitor cash usage levels and anticipate any potential breach of limits.
• Manage and support day-to-day tax compliance and reporting requirements, especially in VAT and international trade transactions.
• Manage local tax periodic calculation and submission, supporting annual transfer pricing documentation.
• Maintain the risk database to identify risk limits, insurance limits and currency exposure and analysing counterparties financial statements.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, or audit roles, preferably within an international company.
• Experience in commodities trading environments, particularly in commodity trading is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including IFRS and US GAAP alongside knowledge related to futures and Forex transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial ERP systems, especially in Microsoft Office, Excel and Power BI.
• In-depth understanding of taxation (VAT of international trade transactions).
• Demonstrate communication and negotiation skills with a range of stakeholders including clients, suppliers, financial institutions, wider Madrid based team and auditors.
• Knowledge of financial risk management practices, treasury operations and cash management and understanding of internal audit procedures and controls is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Executive in Finance & Accounting Team to work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is to supporting Counterparty Risk Assessment function by ensuring evaluating the potential financial risk associated with a company trading or lending counterparties, reporting to Head of Finance Operations. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in gathering and organizing financial and corporate information to support the evaluation of counterparties, including institutions and trading partners.
• Support in tracking and updating counterparty exposure data across various transactions and products.
• Help monitor exposure limits and report any potential breaches or irregularities to the relevant teams.
• Coordinate the collection of documents required for due diligence and credit reviews of new and existing counterparties.
• Prepare and maintain summary reports, trackers, and dashboards used in credit and risk analysis.
• Ensure documentation and reporting meet internal compliance standards and assist in audit preparation when needed.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, legal, and trading teams to facilitate smooth information flow and ensure all required documents and data are in place for assessments.

Skills and Experience

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in related field from a well-recognized institute along with 3-5 years of experience with attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency in accounting software, along with experience in Counterparty Risk, Credit Risk Analysis, Exposure Assessment, Due Diligence and Monitoring, Risk Mitigation & Reporting and Compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. (Excel)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Financial analysis and credit assessment expertise.
• Knowledge of counterparty risk management principles and practices.
• Understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Important:  This position requires employees to work in either of the work timings below –

• APAC Region: – 6:00am to 3:00pm IST
• EMEA Region: – 11:00am to 8:00pm IST

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Junior Coffee Trader to work in a truly global environment to provide general administrative support to the Winterthur Coffee Trading desk. In this role, you will work diligently, productively and with a keen attention to detail. This position will provide pro-active and interactive exposure to the global green coffee trade, through exposure to functions and processes at destination.

Business Overview:

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities:

• Updating weekly spot price list and distributing to internal traders and clients.
• Contract management including accurate, complete and timely release of physical coffee contracts.
• Reviewing third party contract documentation and monitoring the return of contracts.
• Currency hedging for contracts that are in non-USD currency.
• Acting as the substitute trader in the absence of the senior traders.
• Assisting in preparations for the month end process and valuation (P&L).
• Supporting senior traders with preparing and creating high level client presentations alongside any other daily work tasks as required.
• Daily green coffee quality tastings and learning about coffee.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree educated in a relevant business field; Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• Commercial experience and/or business internship preferably but not limited to commodity trading.
• Strong level of computer literacy, including using Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI advantageous.
• Fully proficient in English and any other languages are of additional benefit.
• Obtains a strong drive to learn about all aspects of global green coffee trade, including externally to the trading department.
• Highly adaptable, reactive and flexible to the dynamic trading environment and takes a proactive approach to managing tasks and completing priorities.
• Must be diligent and have a strong attention to detail as well as good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support colleagues.
• Willing and able to relocate globally if the progression of the role requires.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must be eligible to work in the EU or Switzerland.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a HR Manager Switzerland to work in a truly global environment, managing and improving all aspects of operational Human Resources & Data Analysis. With a dual report to the Global Head of HR & European Regional HR Lead, the role provides long term development potential to strengthen our Human Resources capabilities and performance on a local and global level, alongside enhancing how we track, report, and understand key HR metrics across the business.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working from the Volcafe headquarter in Winterthur, Switzerland.

Key Accountabilities

Operational HR Management responsibilities:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle from onboarding, employee lifetime and offboarding.
• Acting as the trusted assistant to Head of HR alongside business partnering with senior management and wider global teams.
• Ensuring compliance with Swiss employment regulations (tax, social security, insurances & pension plans), as well as internal minimum control standards.
• Accurately processing payroll, ensuring compliance with local regulations and administering employee benefits.
• Acting as a Business Partner to key stakeholders based in Switzerland.

Data-Driven HR Management responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve data accuracy in the HR system, training users and following up with data owners.
• Contribute to workforce planning and forecasting as well as conducting engagement surveys and internal mobility.
• Build and maintain reporting of key HR metrics through Excel & Power BI dashboard for analysis related to topics including turnover, hiring, promotion & absenteeism.
• Track and analyze data from engagement surveys, exit interviews, and internal mobility.
• Miscellaneous external and internal administrational tasks.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree educated preferably in a field related to Human Resource Management.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labor law and HR best practices, knowledge of German labor law would also be beneficial.
• 10 years of experience within a global dynamic environment, providing HR support to a variety of stakeholders (multilingual / multicultural).
• Strong Excel & Power BI experience to create professional data for analysis.
• Experience with HR systems (SuccessFactors, Workday etc) alongside payroll systems.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution expertise
• Fluent written and spoken German and English
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills, ability to work independently and able to maintain high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust across functions and levels.
• Solution-oriented and proactive, with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Adaptable and positive under pressure, able to thrive in changing environments.
• Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong execution and follow-through; delivers initiatives with consistency and attention to detail.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Deputy Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team reporting to the Executive Assistant. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the organization of international events and meetings
• Ensure calendar appointments are scheduled accurately and include all relevant details
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely manner
• Coordinate delivery of parcels and other essential services
• Manage the procurement of office supplies, maintaining inventory in collaboration with the Swiss office; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt
• Book restaurants and arrange courier services as required
• Coordinate the collection of signatures on documents, ensuring proper submission and filing
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Respond to inquiries via email, telephone, or in person, providing accurate and helpful information
• Draft and distribute professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails
• Review and enhance administrative systems for greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee clerical duties and administrative processes, addressing issues with professionalism and courtesy
• Contribute to knowledge sharing by supporting the training of other administrative team members and sharing best practices
• Proactively identify opportunities for operational improvements through process optimization, digitization, and simplification

Skills and Experience: 

• A proven administrative assistant background supporting the Executive / C Suite team, preferably in an international business environment
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur)
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack)
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in a relevant field preferred

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Volcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

Volcafe shares the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.