Base Metals Junior Sales Trader

却潮敘; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Trader to join their Global Metals Trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to connect clients with trading opportunities while providing vital market intelligence and liquidity. You'll manage trade capture, assist in risk monitoring, and develop client relationships in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in commodity derivatives, particularly in Base Metals, and demonstrate a driven, entrepreneurial mindset. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers endless potential for growth and progression.

Qualifications

• A-Levels in Mathematics required.
• Experience in physicals or derivatives, preferably in Base/Precious Metals.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade capture for all Base Metals and ensure risk accuracy.
• Provide risk management hedging solutions in the Base Metals market.

Skills

Mathematics

Commodity Derivatives Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

Python Proficiency

Numeracy Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

A-Levels in Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Overview

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.

With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices across five continents, we’re a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider. We focus on innovation, human connection, and delivering world-class products and services to all types of investors.

Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to trading opportunities or immerse yourself in institutional investing, The StoneX Group offers endless potential for progression and growth.

Business Segment Overview

Commercial: Our comprehensive suite of commercial products and services enables you to work directly with clients in areas such as hedging, risk management, execution and clearing, OTC products, and commodity finance.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

This role provides Derivatives Sales and Trading experience within a dynamic Global Metals Trading business. The Sales Trader is a hybrid role, serving as the execution point for both Corporate and Institutional clients. Responsibilities include providing liquidity, generating ideas, delivering cross-product solutions, and offering market intelligence. The goal is to learn about commission generation, liquidity sourcing, and to serve as a conduit for customers into the Base Metals market, working closely with Analytical, Trading, and Sales teams on the LME desk to facilitate daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage trade capture for all Base Metals and ensure risk/booking accuracy.
• Assist in monitoring the Risk platform and troubleshoot trading/non-trading issues.
• Support administrative processes and uphold governance and controls.
• Provide risk management hedging solutions (futures and options) in the Base Metals market.
• Promote StoneX’s execution capabilities, contribute to team strategy, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Develop new client relationships, strengthen existing ones, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Assess risk/reward of transactions, demonstrating sound judgment to protect the firm’s reputation.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you will need:

• A-Levels in Mathematics.
• Experience in physicals or derivatives, preferably in Base/Precious Metals, is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of commodity derivatives (futures, options, swaps, etc.).
• A driven, entrepreneurial, and commercial mindset focused on profitability.
• Proficiency in Excel and Python.
• Excellent numeracy skills.

Permanent, full-time position. #LI-SD1