Commodities Analyst – China

IMC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC is seeking a Commodities Analyst in Sydney to bridge market intelligence and trading. You will work with traders, researchers, and technologists to deliver real-time insights and deep fundamental analyses of oil, LNG, base metals, coal, and more.

Leverage Python/SQL to build models and dashboards, monitor global and China-specific trends, and identify catalysts. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a commodities-focused analytical role in buy-side/sell-side/trading environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets and macro drivers.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data handling, modelling and visualisation.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar market intelligence platforms.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.
• High attention to detail with clear communication in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental, macroeconomic and geopolitical analysis across global/Chinese commodities.
• Develop understanding of value chains, supply/demand, trade flows and inventories.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting markets.
• Identify catalysts and structural developments across traded commodities.
• Generate trading ideas based on volatility and direction with traders.
• Track supply/demand, inventories, shipping, policy changes and market moves.
• Build and maintain data models, dashboards and tools using Python/SQL.

Skills

Python

SQL

Bloomberg Terminal

Mandarin Chinese

English

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Market data platforms

Job description

Our Analyst team plays a vital role in supporting the trading desk’s decision-making. We are seeking a Commodities Analyst who will bridge the gap between market intelligence and trading. Working closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and technologists, the analyst will deliver real-time insights and conduct in-depth fundamental analysis to inform trading strategies.

By synthesizing data from global markets, domestic Chinese trends, and macroeconomic indicators, the analyst will help identify opportunities, manage risk, and ensure the trading team stays ahead of market movements. This position is essential to enabling fast, accurate, and confident trading in a highly competitive environment.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed fundamental, macroeconomic, and geopolitical analysis across Chinese and global commodity markets, with a focus on key markets such as oil, LNG, the petrochemical chain, base metals, and coal.
• Develop a deep understanding of commodity value chains, including supply and demand dynamics, production economics, trade flows, inventories, and the relationships between upstream and downstream markets.
• Track regulatory developments and government policy globally and within China that are relevant to commodity markets and trading.
• Identify, monitor, and evaluate upcoming catalysts and structural developments across the commodity markets we trade.
• Generate trading ideas based on expected volatility and market direction, working closely with the trading team to evaluate and execute strategies.
• Monitor supply and demand trends, inventory levels, shipping and trade flows, policy changes, and other market-moving factors.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and research tools using Python, SQL, and other analytics platforms.

Your Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a commodities-focused analytical role within the buy-side, sell-side, consulting, trading house, or a related environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, commodity value chains, and the macroeconomic factors that influence them.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data handling, modelling, and visualisation.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or other market intelligence platforms.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.