Commodities Trader - China

IMC B.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm is looking for an experienced trader specializing in Chinese commodities. The role involves developing and scaling trading strategies, managing risk, and generating trade ideas based on market intelligence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in trading, strong analytical skills, and fluency in Mandarin and English. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and performance, enhancing trading strategies through collaboration with analysts and technologists.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in trading Chinese and/or global commodities futures and derivatives.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic drivers and geopolitical influences.
• Ability to translate analysis into clear trading positioning.
• Experience in a data-driven trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale profitable trading strategies.
• Trade on major Chinese exchanges and offshore venues.
• Generate directional and volatility-driven trade ideas.
• Manage risk across macro events and liquidity shifts.

Skills

Trading Chinese commodities

Risk management

Market analysis

Collaboration with analysts

Decision-making under pressure

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

Fluent in English

Tools

Python

SQL

Bloomberg

Job description

• Develop, execute, and scale profitable trading strategies across Chinese commodities markets (e.g., energy, precious metals, base metals).
• Trade futures and related derivatives on major Chinese exchanges (SHFE, DCE, ZCE, INE, GFEX) and relevant offshore venues.
• Integrate fundamental research, macroeconomic analysis, and geopolitical developments into trading decisions.
• Partner closely with the Commodities Analyst team to incorporate insights on supply/demand dynamics, inventory trends, shipping flows, regulatory developments, and government policy into actionable strategies.
• Identify and position around upcoming market catalysts, volatility events, and structural dislocations.
• Generate directional and volatility-driven trade ideas based on global and domestic Chinese market intelligence.
• Work alongside quantitative researchers and technologists to refine execution, enhance data-driven decision-making, and scale systematic components of strategies.
• Actively manage risk, including exposure to macro events, liquidity shifts, regulatory changes, and cross-border dynamics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of research frameworks, dashboards, and trading tools in collaboration with the Analyst and technology teams.

Your Skills and Experience

• Proven track record trading Chinese and/or global commodities futures and derivatives with consistent risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, macroeconomic drivers, and geopolitical influences.
• Deep knowledge of Chinese exchange rules, margin frameworks, and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate fundamental and macro analysis into clear trading positioning.
• Experience collaborating with analysts, quantitative researchers, and developers in a data-driven trading environment.
• Strong risk management discipline and ability to trade around event-driven volatility.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, Bloomberg, or other analytics platforms is advantageous.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to operate decisively in a fast-paced, competitive trading 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.

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