LME Derivatives Trader/ Internal Broker

Bathco AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Zurich office

International team

Flexible working options

Zusammenfassung

Bathco AG is seeking an experienced metals trader to manage LME hedging and risk for its physical metals desk. You will work closely with physical traders to control risk, price exposure, and market positioning while seeking trading opportunities within approved limits.

The role requires 3–5 years in LME trading or commodity derivatives, deep knowledge of aluminium markets, and strong analytical skills. Bathco offers an international team, modern Zurich offices, and growth potential.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of experience trading LME products, commodity derivatives or OTC metals.
• Strong understanding of aluminium and base metals markets.
• Experience with futures, options, spreads and hedging strategies.
• Solid grasp of risk management principles and exposure analysis.
• Experience working with physical commodity trading desks is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Execute and manage all LME and derivatives hedging activities for Bathco’s physical metals business.
• Work closely with physical traders to keep positions within approved risk limits.
• Manage outright price risk, spreads, FX exposure and market positioning.
• Monitor risk and recommend hedging strategies.
• Maintain and reconcile all derivatives transactions in trading and risk systems.
• Provide daily/monthly settlement prices and market updates.
• Track developments across metals, FX, macro and financial markets.
• Manage relationships with brokers, banks and financial counterparties.
• Negotiate and oversee trading credit lines and broker setups.
• Identify and implement trading opportunities within approved limits and VAR parameters.
• Develop and implement trading strategies based on fundamentals, technicals and market structure.
• Support continuous improvement of trading processes and systems.
• Train colleagues on hedging, derivatives and risk management best practices.

Kenntnisse

LME trading

Derivative hedging

FX risk management

Quantitative analysis

Commercial mindset

Strong communication

Jobbeschreibung

Bathco is a globally active trading and technology group specialising in green Aluminium, raw materials and solutions essential for industrial decarbonisation. Headquartered in Zurich, we operate across multiple key regions and continue to expand rapidly. As a modern entrepreneurial organisation, we are looking for people who want to shape the future together with us.

To support the continued growth of our metals business, we are seeking an experienced

You will work closely with physical traders to manage price, spread and foreign exchange risk while ensuring compliance with company risk limits.

In addition to supporting the physical trading business, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to generate proprietary trading profits within approved risk parameters, depending on experience and performance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage all LME and derivatives hedging activities for Bathco’s physical metals business
• Work closely with physical traders to keep positions within approved risk limits
• Manage outright price risk, spreads, FX exposure and market positioning
• Monitor risk and recommend appropriate hedging strategies
• Maintain and reconcile all derivatives transactions in trading and risk systems
• Provide daily/monthly settlement prices and market updates
• Track developments across metals, FX, macro and financial markets
• Manage relationships with brokers, banks and financial counterparties
• Negotiate and oversee trading credit lines and support new broker setups
• Identify and execute trading opportunities within approved limits and VAR parameters
• Develop and implement trading strategies based on fundamentals, technicals and market structure
• Support continuous improvement of trading processes and systems
• Train colleagues on hedging, derivatives and risk management best practices

Your Profile:

• 3–5 years of experience trading LME products, commodity derivatives or OTC metals
• Strong understanding of aluminium and base metals markets
• Experience with futures, options, spreads and hedging strategies
• Solid grasp of risk management principles and exposure analysis
• Experience working with physical commodity trading desks is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify and monetise market opportunities
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with traders, brokers and banks

What we offer

• A modern and dynamic work environment within a fast-growing global group
• An entrepreneurial culture with significant room for development and ownership
• High degree of autonomy in shaping processes and decisions
• An international team, modern office infrastructure in Zurich, and flexible working options

Looking for the most talented professionals, the Bathco Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience and a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education, and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from including any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status, etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.