Investment Analys/Associate – Metals trading

MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING SA; Genf; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING SA seeks an Investment Analyst / Associate to support the Metals trading team in Geneva, Switzerland. You will build and review financial models, assess investment opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional workstreams with traders, risk, and finance to prepare materials for senior management.

The role requires 2–4 years in investment banking or PE, strong modelling skills, and fluency in Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in investment banking, private equity or a similar investment-focused role.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Experience in transaction execution, due diligence and preparing investment materials for senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in Chinese and very good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and assessment of investment opportunities within the metals and mining sector.
• Build, maintain and review detailed financial models to evaluate investment cases, project returns, sensitivities and risks.
• Partner with senior traders to analyse strategic and commercial opportunities.
• Liaise with external counterparties, advisors and partners for due diligence.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations and decision materials for senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Investment review

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Chinese language

Education

Higher professional education and training, diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investment Analys/Associate – Metals trading

MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING SA Vacant since : 09.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1204 Genève (GE) 100% Immediately Permanent

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Middle Officer to join our Coal desk. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the trading team by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all transactions. This involves verifying trade details, coordinating with various departments, and resolving any discrepancies that may arise. Additionally, the Middle Officer will be responsible for managing and mitigating operational risks associated with trading activities. This includes conducting regular reconciliations, monitoring risk exposure, and implementing risk management strategies. The role also requires maintaining robust operational controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Role Overview :We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Analyst / Associate to join our Metals Trading team in Geneva, SwitzerlandThe role will support the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities across the metals and mining value chain, working closely with senior traders and internal stakeholders on financial analysis, due diligence and transaction reviewThe successful candidate will play a key role in assessing potential investments, building and reviewing financial models, coordinating internal workstreams and preparing investment materials for senior management

Key Responsibilities :Support the review and assessment of investment opportunities within the metals and mining sectorBuild, maintain and review detailed financial models to evaluate investment cases, project returns, sensitivities and risksPartner closely with senior traders to analyse and assess strategic and commercial opportunitiesLiaise with external counterparties, advisors and partners to review financial models and conduct transaction-related due diligenceWork alongside technical experts to incorporate operational, project and market assumptions into financial analysisCoordinate internal workstreams across Structured Finance, Credit and Risk teams to support transaction evaluation and approval processesPrepare high-quality investment memoranda, presentations and decision materials for senior management and internal committeesAssist in the ongoing monitoring of live opportunities and active investments as required

Candidate Profile :2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity or a similar investment-focused role, ideally with a strong focus on metals and miningExcellent understanding of financial analysis, valuation and investment review processesOutstanding financial modelling skills with the ability to build and critically assess complex modelsStrong analytical capabilities and high attention to detailExperience in transaction execution, due diligence and preparing investment materials for senior stakeholdersAbility to work effectively across multiple teams and manage several workstreams simultaneouslyCommercially minded, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsFluency in Chinese is highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications :Prior exposure to metals trading, mining investments, natural resources or commodity-linked transactions would be advantageousExperience working with technical, commercial and risk teams in a transaction environment is preferredFamiliarity with cross-border transactions and external stakeholder management would be beneficia

• Work location 1204 Genève (GE)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Higher professional education and training, diploma or equivalent

• Chinese Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge

• By email [e-mail]