Global Head of Financial Hedging

develop; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Develop seeks a Global Head of Financial Hedging in London to lead cross‑commodity price risk management and hedging strategies across a global spend portfolio.

You will combine trading, derivatives, market research and quantitative modelling to form informed market views and effective hedging programs. The role requires seniority, strong communication and collaboration with Procurement, Treasury and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of commodity markets and hedging
• Experience with derivative instruments and risk management
• Strong quantitative modelling and data analysis skills
• Ability to communicate complex market insights to senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead commodity price risk management and hedging strategies across global markets.
• Monitor markets and provide informed views on direction, pricing and risks.
• Utilise futures, options, swaps and structured products for hedging.
• Oversee trading positions and hedge exposure, assess financial risk.
• Conduct market analysis and modelling to support decisions.
• Produce research and forecasts for strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with banks, traders and counterparties.
• Present market information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and share commodity risk tools and models.

Skills

Commodity markets

Financial hedging

Derivatives

Quantitative modelling

Market research

Technical analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Futures

Options

Swaps

Structured products

Job description

Global Head of Financial Hedging - Full time Perm - £130k + Package - London

We are seeking a senior commodity markets and financial hedging professional to lead commodity price risk management across a significant global spend portfolio.

This is a highly visible role requiring someone with a genuine passion for commodity markets and the intellectual curiosity to understand how markets interact. You will combine commodity trading, derivatives, market research, technical analysis and quantitative modelling to develop informed market views and effective hedging strategies.

The successful individual will be comfortable operating across multiple commodity categories rather than specialising in a single market and will understand how macroeconomic, geopolitical, supply and demand factors influence global commodity pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of commodity price risk management and financial hedging strategies across multiple global commodity markets.
• Monitor global commodity markets and develop informed views on market direction, pricing and emerging risks.
• Utilise futures, options, swaps and structured products to manage commodity price exposure.
• Maintain oversight of trading positions, hedge exposure and associated financial risk.
• Conduct fundamental and technical market analysis, supported by quantitative, structural and econometric modelling.
• Analyse global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments and assess their potential impact across interconnected commodity markets.
• Produce commodity research, forecasts and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with banks, traders and financial counterparties, demonstrating strong credibility within commodity markets.
• Present complex market information and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across Procurement, Treasury, Finance and other business functions.
• Support the continued development of commodity risk management tools, models and systems.
• Share commodity market expertise across the organisation and support the development of knowledge within wider teams.
• Significant professional experience within commodity markets, commodity derivatives, financial hedging or commodity price risk management.
• Strong practical knowledge of futures, options, swaps and more complex financial/derivative structures.
• Broad understanding of multiple commodity markets and the relationships between different commodities, rather than expertise limited to a single category.
• Strong understanding of fundamental and technical analysis, with the ability to develop independent views on commodity markets.
• Experience using quantitative, mathematical, econometric or structural modelling to analyse market behaviour and forecast price movements.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors and their impact on global commodity markets.
• Experience developing or advising on commodity hedging and risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complex market information for senior stakeholders.
• Strong research capability and a demonstrable intellectual curiosity and passion for global commodity markets.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a highly visible, senior role while remaining hands-on with market analysis and trading activity.