Mandarin speaking Commodity Account Executive

People First Team China 中国团队; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable benefits

Job summary

People First Team China 中国团队 is looking for a Mandarin speaking Commodity Account Executive in London. This permanent role involves hybrid working with significant client interaction and responsibilities in the trading sector.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in financial services. The compensation starts at £30k plus benefits, negotiable based on experience. We encourage diverse applications to promote an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience or internships within a trading floor, brokerage, or financial services environment.
• Ability to interpret complex market data and financial instruments.
• Strong interest in global commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate real-time price quoting and execute trades across platforms.
• Assist in managing institutional accounts and onboarding new counterparties.
• Produce daily market summaries and newsletters for clients.
• Attend conferences to prospect customers and represent the firm's commodities suite.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for client queries.
• Maintain records of client interactions and marketing efforts.
• Work with Middle Office and Compliance to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Strong numerical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Clear verbal and written communication

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field

Job description

Job Title

Mandarin speaking Commodity Account Executive

Location

London

Hybrid Working

3 days in the office, 2 days at home. More days in office during start for training.

Start Date

ASAP

Job Type

Permanent

Working Hours

8:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday

About the Client

Our client is an international trading company.

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• Experience or internships within a trading floor, brokerage, or financial services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate real‑time price quoting and conduct accurate execution of trades across electronic platforms and broking systems. Support the sales teams in the preparation of bespoke client solutions.
• Assist Senior Account Executives in the day‑to‑day management of institutional accounts and the onboarding of new counterparties.
• Help synthesize fundamental and technical data to produce daily market summaries and newsletters for the client base.
• Attend key industrial conferences and exhibitions to prospect customers and represent the firm’s commodities suite.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for client queries, ensuring professional conduct and timely resolution of operational or settlement issues.
• Maintain meticulous records of client interactions, coverage targets, and marketing efforts to ensure data‑driven growth strategies.
• Work closely with Middle Office, Compliance, and Risk departments to ensure all trades satisfy regulatory and firm‑wide requirements.

Skills

• Strong numerical skills and ability to interpret complex market data and financial instruments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with high accuracy under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a live market environment.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive learner who can quickly grasp Commodity Derivatives, contract specifications, and risk management concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong interest in global commodity markets.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience or internships within a trading floor, brokerage, or financial services environment will be preferred.
• Proficiency in Chinese is a must for supporting our diverse EMEA client base.
• A self‑starter attitude with the ambition to transition into a full coverage role through demonstrated performance and market mastery.

Compensation

£30k+ benefits (Negotiable depending on experience).

Candidate Eligibility

Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.