Business Operations Analyst (Commodities)

Montpellier Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Trading House in London is seeking a Commodity Operations Analyst to enhance operational efficiency in soft commodity contracts, including Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar, and Wheat. The ideal candidate has proven experience in clearing operations, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. This role involves significant client interaction and opportunities for international travel. Join a dynamic team in the heart of the City.

Benefits

Excellent bonus

Benefits

Opportunity for international travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience with clearing operations for physically deliverable futures contracts.
• Familiarity with Exchange clearing systems.
• Experience in soft commodities (Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar, or Grains) highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and develop operational aspects of soft commodity contracts.
• Oversee proprietary systems for inventory and delivery management.
• Support and optimize the physical delivery process.
• Handle client inquiries and build strong relationships.
• Draft clear communications for stakeholders.
• Participate in audits of warehousekeepers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Up to £75,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Please note, this role is 5 days a week in the office in the heart of the City

Are you a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing complex operational processes? Due to exciting business growth, we are seeking a Business Operations Analyst to join a leading City based Trading House. You will join a pivotal Soft Commodities team responsible for the operations and development of key commodity contracts, including with Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar, and Wheat. This role offers a unique opportunity to be deeply involved in all facets of operational efficiency and product evolution, contributing to the integrity and growth of critical market functions.

OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL!

Duties of the Commodity Operations Analyst to include:

• Operational Contribution & Development: Play a key role in enhancing and developing the operational aspects of London's soft commodity contracts.
• System Management & Improvement:
• Oversee proprietary systems for inventory, warehousekeeper, and delivery management.
• Manage administrative tasks related to system maintenance and development.
• Contribute to the development of system enhancements for new contracts, including testing and sign-off.
• Lead incident reporting and resolution for operational systems.
• Drive system training initiatives for new users and product releases.
• Conduct biannual reviews of system users.
• Physical Delivery Process Analysis: Support and optimize the physical delivery process, collaborating with various internal functions to ensure orderly and efficient deliveries.
• Client Engagement & Issue Resolution: Handle client inquiries, identify recurring issues, and build strong relationships by providing effective solutions and support.
• Operational Communications: Draft clear and concise written communications for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Operational Assessments: Participate in visits, inspections, and audits of warehousekeepers as required to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Project Leadership: Undertake and contribute to various project work, driving operational improvements and new initiatives.

Requirements for the successful Commodity Operations Analyst to include:

• Proven experience with clearing operations for physically deliverable futures contracts.

• Familiarity with Exchange clearing systems.
• Experience in soft commodities (Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar, or Grains) highly advantageous.
• Educated to a degree level in a relevant discipline or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Please note, the role will involve travel (12/13 times a year), and some work outside of normal business hours.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited are those of an Employment Agency.