Commodity Trader, Metals – London

Gent Commodity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gent Commodity in London seeks an entry-level trader to research, analyze, and execute commodity buys and sells while building strong client relationships. You will support up- and downstream resource development and hedging strategies under mentor guidance.

The role emphasizes learning, resilience, and teamwork, with opportunities for travel to develop client relationships and attend industry events.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

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.