We look for an Experienced Commodity Trader/Researcher who has expertise in base metals and new energy commodities. Key skillset requirements include:
- Sound understanding of the logistics and supply chain of commodity trading; understand the major factors that impact global supply and demand; understand the behaviour of major players in the markets; understand the role currencies play in global commodity trading
- Familiar with commodity rules and regulations in different countries with respect to settlement delivery shipment and tax. Understand where the arbitrage bounds are for different products
- Deep understanding of the supply and demand of base metals and/or new energy commodities
- Worked closely with trading has risk awareness and understand limitations of fundamental research
- Strong research ability with a trading mindset. Always think about how to convert research outcome into a tradable strategy and maximize the research outcome
- Quantitative skillset knows how to collect process data and build models
- Critical and data driven
- Have sharp eyes for opportunities eager to learn and to improve
- Engagement in the industrial community including producers smelters or downstream manufacturers
- Experience across both base metals and new energy commodities is a plus
WHAT YOULL NEED
To succeed in this role youll need to have the below skills and experience.
- A strong track record of research
- Strong drive to make an impact on trading by fundamental research
- 3 years experience in commodities (preferred sectors: global base metals /new energy)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and strong ability to learn
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Collaborative attitude and continuous improvement mindset
- Trading experience is a plus
WHAT YOULL GET
- The chance to work alongside best-in-class professionals
- Training mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Daily office breakfast lunch snacks etc
- Sponsored gym membership sports and leisure activities plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events clubs and Friday afternoon drinks
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
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