Job Description

Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging on our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly, and reliably. Our strategic asset portfolio spans the whole agricultural value chain and is currently present in more than 50 countries worldwide where we operate 10 different business platforms.
The Louis Dreyfus Company Internship Program 2026 is a six-month program that provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commodity trading industry. The program is designed to equip interns with foundational knowledge and professional skills in one of the company's business platforms.
We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to assist in developing a Prices Dashboard and back-end computations for a sugar commodities platform using Dash Enterprise. This internship provides hands-on experience in building data-driven tools for commodity trading, including pricing calculations, arbitrage models, and market analytics.

Dashboard Development:
Develop an integrated Prices Dashboard using Dash Enterprise, integrating real-time and historical price data.
Implement and optimize backend computations for price analytics and market trends.
Analyze historical fundamentals, macro and price indicators to facilitate raw and white sugar basis, spread and WP analysis.
Develop a visualization section for cross-commodity price comparisons and sensitivity studies.
Work on arbitrage (arb) models, including white sugar import arbs, Brazil Raws vs. Whites trade-offs, and a consolidated domestic market index.
Assist in building CFTC KPI tracking tools.
Data Integration and Cleaning:
Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources (e.g., APIs, databases, spreadsheets).
Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Handle missing values, outliers, and data quality issues.
Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to integrate dashboards into existing systems.
Documentation and Communication:
Document your work, including data sources, methodologies, and assumptions.
Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
Experience with Python and Dash (Plotly/Dash Enterprise) for web-based data visualization.
Strong skills in data analysis, numerical computation, and backend development.
Familiarity with commodity markets, trading analytics, or financial modeling is a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Internship duration:

• Between January 2026 to June 2026

Additional Information
What You'll Gain:
Hands-on experience in commodity trading analytics.
Exposure to real-world trading calculations.
Mentorship from industry professionals in sugar trading and data analytics.
Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project used in real-time decision-making.
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits

Skills Required