Fluent Japanese Commodities Client Services

Taylor James Resourcing; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Fluent Japanese speaker for a dynamic role within the Metals Commodity sales/trading desk. This exciting opportunity involves executing trading requests, producing daily reports, and interacting with clients primarily via telephone and email. As you grow in the position, you'll engage in business development and travel frequently to meet clients and attend industry events. With a strong focus on collaboration, you'll work closely with teams in both London and Tokyo, ensuring a seamless experience for our Japanese-speaking clientele. If you're driven and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commodity and/or financial markets.
• Diligent, hardworking, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading requests for Japanese clients and produce daily trading reports.
• Expand into business development and assist with European client coverage.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Ability to cope with high-pressure situations

Business development

Tools

Eikon

Bloomberg

LME Select

Microsoft Office

Internal trading platforms

Order management systems

Job description

We are searching for a Fluent Japanese speaker to work on our client's Metals Commodity sales/trading desk, to execute trading requests from base metals clientele with a clear focus on our Japanese speaking portfolio.

The role will report to the Head of Sales in London, however, there will be close interaction with our Tokyo sales team who manage 25+ Japanese clients.

You will be part of a team of sales professionals in London and interact with numerous departments within the company: primarily trading, credit, and operations.

In the short-term, the role would involve day-to-day servicing/execution of client business, but as you mature in the role, you will be expected to expand into business development, travel frequently, and assist with European client coverage.

Interaction with clients predominantly takes place via telephone, email, and electronic messenger.

You will be required to produce a daily Japanese trading report for both clients and colleagues.

Ideally, you would be expected to have proficient knowledge of Eikon, Bloomberg, LME Select, as well as internal trading platforms and order management systems.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent in Japanese and English.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within commodity and/or financial markets.
• Diligent and hardworking with attention to detail.
• Driven to succeed and pass regulatory examinations and internal compliance and IT security training.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with high-pressure situations, both internally on the trading desk and externally when dealing with customers.
• Regularly visit clients and prospects, and further attend industry trade fairs and conferences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Location and Hours

• The position is usually based in our London Head Office.
• Hours are 07:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
• Currently hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the office.