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We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: build your career on our Standalone Transformation).
- In your new role, you manage foreign exchange (FX) and short-term trading activities across the organization, ensuring that AP Group's net demand for FX and financing products is placed under economically optimized conditions.
- You act as the interface to external financial markets, oversee deal execution with a broad network of banking partners, and contribute to scalable, analytics-driven trading strategies.
- Your role also includes consolidating and netting FX trading demands, applying market expertise under uncertainty, leveraging substantial trading volumes, and continuously enhancing trading governance, analytics, and quant-based decision-making frameworks.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- degree in business administration, finance, economics, mathematics, or a comparable qualification as well as strong background in FX trading, treasury, financial markets, or corporate finance
- deep understanding of FX products, money market instruments, and market microstructure; experience with trading platforms and automation tools (e.g., 360T, SAP TRM) is an advantage
- ability to assess and optimize trade execution timing, pricing, and settlement practices interacting with external banking partners and managing competitive bidding processes
- proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality
- high analytical skills with an interest in quantitative models and data-driven trading approaches
- strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across Treasury, Controlling, and other functions as well as proactive mindset, strong ownership, and ability to perform under uncertainty
- excellent English skills, both written and spoken
WHAT WE OFFER
- A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
- A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
- Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
- Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
- Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
- We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
- We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.
HOW TO REACH US
- Isabel Maisack (Talent Acquisition), isabel.maisack@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
- You can also reach our recruiting team here
- First information about our application process can be found here
ABOUT US
BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine‑Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here.
Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here
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