Electronic Trader, Metals

ICBC Standard Bank Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electronic Trader for their Metals Desk. This role focuses on trading and risk management of electronic flows, particularly in Precious Metals. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Metals Trading Team to enhance pricing strategies and manage client relationships. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading financial institution that values diversity and innovation. With a commitment to professional growth, this role provides a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape the future of e-business in trading.

Benefits

discretionary annual bonus

pension contribution 10%

private medical insurance

Bike2Work scheme

health and fitness subsidy

6 months fully paid maternity leave

community paid volunteering leave

Employee Assistance Programme

development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive e-business technical skills and expertise required.
• Understanding of trading risks and control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic pricing liquidity and analyze data for risk management.
• Develop tools for customer management and revenue maximization.

Skills

e-business technical skills

understanding of PRA/FCA rules

trading risk management

programming skills

Machine Learning

attention to detail

methodical execution

pressure handling

Job description

Job Title: Electronic Trader - Metals Job Code: 1241434

Skill Band: Front Office Location: London

Type: Permanent Date Posted: 27 Jan 2025

Electronic Trader - Metals

About the Job

The purpose of the job is to trade and risk manage the electronic flows of the Metals Desk. Initial focus will be on Precious Metals with future oversight of the design and management of Base Metals. The job entails maintaining and then increasing positive commercial results from the bank's e-commerce business while also meeting clients' liquidity requirements. The position will work with the other Metals traders to maximize overall efficiency and revenues, as well as with the Sales team in order to both identify new and satisfy existing clients.

What you'll be doing

• Work as part of the Metals Trading Team to manage the electronic pricing liquidity, analyze data and manage risk.
• Improve pricing and risk management performance by developing and monitoring electronic rules-based systems for revenue maximization at the customer level.
• Carry out detailed analysis on this client flow to ensure pricing is reflective of the quality of the flow.
• Work with Sales to develop new customer management and behavioral analysis tools in order to provide feedback on customer activity and maximize revenue.

What you'll need to be successful

• Extensive e-business technical skills and expertise.
• Understanding of PRA/FCA rules and regulations as they relate to e-pricing.
• Understanding of trading risks and control.
• Prior experience with the support functions at a bank.
• Programming skills a benefit.
• Machine Learning experience.

Personal attributes:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Methodical execution of processes.
• Able to handle pressure/conflict.
• Self-motivated; high level of integrity.

The role would suit someone who is:

• Eager to use their experience to build a first-class e-business.

Why should you join us?

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.

We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential.

Our vision statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity.

We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination.

What's in it for you?

• Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance.
• Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies.
• Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners.
• Development - a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role.

If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!