Commodity sales/Trader

Wintermann Search; City Of London; On-site; USD 66,916 - 120,449; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Commodity Sales/Trader to join their London branch. This role involves managing trading and treasury operations, focusing on commodities and financial markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly in commodities, and must be bilingual in Mandarin and English. You'll play a key role in driving revenue, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships in a fast-paced environment. If you're a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing bank.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is essential for this role.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the finance market, preferably in commodities.

Responsibilities

• Manage trading and treasury execution for commodities, FX, and derivatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Mandarin (spoken and written)

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Wintermann Search

Founder, Owner & MD, Wintermann Search, London. Global Risk & Compliance Recruitment.

Our client, a global Bank is looking to hire a Commodity Sales/Trader. SPOKEN & WRITTEN MANDARIN ESSENTIAL

Purpose of Job

Manage the Financial Markets trading and treasury execution business including Commodities, FX, MM, Derivatives and Fixed income products; EDUIT, ADD – relationships with financial counterparts.

Research and promote products, expand customer business, and achieve customer transactions.

Manage the bank's liquidity, cost of liabilities, and market risk exposure of bank accounts.

Be registered as a London branch Certified Person with regards dealing with customers.

Key Result Areas

Assist Head of FMD to achieve set revenue and department targets for London Branch FMD.

Attain new client benchmarks, fulfil new transaction aspirations, pursue a harmony between liquidity, safety, and profitability, and realize both departmental and branch KPI goals.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and expectations of the UK and applicable International regulations.

Adherence to the SMCR Individual Conduct Rules.

Compliance with the Bank’s policies including but not limited to AML/Anti – Bribery and Fraud.

Completion of CPD training.

Support new products development and work, including commodities with colleagues across all departments.

Communications

Head of FMD;

FMD staff;

Senior Management;

Corporate banking, Financial Institution department, Operations, Risk department, Finance and Compliance;

Head Office in China, Mainland, HK and Singapore Branches;

Counterparties

External & Internal Auditors

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Ensure the execution of Financial Markets transactions adheres to all risk constraints, guidelines, and policies.

Strive for optimal execution outcomes for both the bank and its clientele across financial market products.

Client & Business Development:

Operational process includes handling client on-boarding, KYC processes, credit evaluations, presenting pricing, and culminating deals.

Collaborate within the FMD team with a special emphasis on commodities, including product innovation, system integration, headquarters' directives, and nurturing client relationships.

Partner with FMD and ancillary departments to unearth novel business prospects, funding avenues, and revenue streams for the branch.

Professional Conduct:

Uphold the pinnacle of professional conduct standards.

Role Flexibility:

Stand in for the Head of FMD and be ready to provide backup for trading personnel as circumstances dictate.

Beyond the listed responsibilities, be prepared to assume other roles or tasks, ensuring the bank's operational fluidity.

Stay abreast of market evolutions, particularly regulatory shifts, which could influence the FMD business landscape.

Address miscellaneous requirements as they arise.

Specifications

Undergraduate degree with at least 2.1 in a quantitative subject e.g. Economics, Accounting and Finance;

Bilingual in both English and Mandarin (both spoken and written);

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the finance market with experience in commodities market;

Interested in working at a growing bank with fast paced environment;

Takes responsibility and needs limited oversight to accomplish projects, a self-starter;

Strong communications skills for dealing with key internal stakeholders at a senior level;

Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver practical solutions;

Candidates with existing client relationships in FX/commodities preferred.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Banking and Investment Banking