Precious Metals Trader (Analyst, Associate or VP)
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Job Summary
Department Overview:
The Commodity Trading desk is providing commodity hedges and risk management solutions. The main clients are corporates with hedging needs in the commodity space. The desk has a global presence with teams in New York Singapore and London. The desk covers a wide product range covering Energy Base and Precious Metals
Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:
Actively follow developments in (paper) precious metals markets;
Continuously check and update relevant market parameters;
Price indicative and firm quotes for clients on linear and non-linear structures;
Actively contribute to IT developments and expansion of product offering on precious metals
Support senior traders in their daily routine
Support portfolio owners manage the risk positions of the desk within the applicable limits and desk risk tolerance.
100% observance of all FCA requirements industry conduct rules and ING Compliance standards.
Produce daily PnL and research reports
Candidate Profile
Qualification/Education
- Degree-qualified in Finance Economics Mathematics or a relevant scientific discipline.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential:
1-2 years minimum experience in precious metals trading
Excellent Excel and numeracy skills
Programming skills and ability to develop desk tools using VBA and Python is critical.
Desirable:
Knowledge of regulatory changes and impact on trading activities.
Personal Competencies
Strong numeracy and analytical skills;
Proactive behaviour and perpetual energy and drive to improve performance.
Detail-oriented with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills;
Challenger of the status quo always striving to do things more efficiently and effectively.
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Key Skills
- Data Collection
- Malware Analysis
- Pivot tables
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Securities Law
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Analysis
- Omniture
- Data Analysis Skills
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