Commodity Trader - Mandarin Speaker - based in London

Gent Commodity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

International travel opportunities

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Job summary

Gent Commodity is seeking an entry-level trader in London to conduct market research, analyze commodity trends, and coordinate buying and selling activities for assigned commodities.

You will develop upstream and downstream resources, establish procurement and sales channels, and maintain strong client relationships while learning hedging strategies and risk management in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field.
• Up to 3 years of work experience, fresh graduates from top-tier institutions are encouraged to apply.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Strong logical thinking and communication skills, both verbal and written; good team collaboration.
• Hardworking, diligent, highly self-motivated, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research and analysis on assigned commodities, tracking market data, trends and supply/demand dynamics.
• Coordinate and execute buying and selling activities for assigned commodities, ensuring efficient and profitable transactions.
• Develop and expand upstream and downstream resources, establish reliable procurement and sales channels, maintain regular client communication.
• Formulate and implement hedging strategies for commodity futures and financial derivatives, managing positions to mitigate risk and maximize returns.
• Collaborate with team members to generate reports and insights for informed decision making.
• Uphold the company's reputation through ethical and transparent dealings with customers and suppliers.
• Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic trading environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

• Conduct thorough research and analysis on assigned commodities, including gathering market data, tracking trends, and assessing supply and demand dynamics.
• Coordinate and execute buying and selling activities for assigned commodities, ensuring efficient and profitable transactions.
• Develop and expand upstream and downstream resources, while establishing reliable procurement and sales channels, maintain regular communication with clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering strong business relationships.
• Formulate and implement hedging strategies for commodity futures and financial derivatives, managing positions to mitigate risk and maximize returns.
• Collaborate with team members to generate comprehensive reports and insights, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
• Uphold the company's reputation through ethical and transparent dealings with customers and suppliers.
• Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic trading environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field.
• Up to 3 years of work experience, recent Fresh graduates from top-tier institutions are encouraged to apply.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Strong logical thinking and communication skills, both verbal and written; good team collaboration.
• Hardworking, diligent, highly self-motivated, and resilient.

Location: UK London

Salary: £7,000 per month, with a year-end performance-based bonus

Why Join Us? At Gent Commodity, we recognise the potential of entry-level traders and invest heavily in their development. Unlike many in the industry, we offer trading rights to entry-level traders, providing rare opportunities for hands-on experience from the outset. We provide abundant training resources and mentorship, ensuring that our team members have the tools and support they need to succeed in their roles. Furthermore, as part of our commitment to fostering growth and learning, we offer opportunities for international travel to develop client relationships, attend conferences, and collaborate with colleagues from our global offices.