LME Derivatives Trader: Metals Risk & Strategy

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 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.