Metal Logistics VP

06500 Citigroup Global Markets Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Metal Logistics VP in London. This senior role is responsible for managing and overseeing physical metal positions, optimizing logistics and costs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills and experience in metals logistics, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a related role with logistical/physical expertise in base metals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical metal positions and movements, optimize costs.
• Coordinate new products, transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with laws and escalation of control issues.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Metal Logistics VP is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing various physical metal positions and movements, coordinating with stakeholders on the trading floor and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Manage physical metal positions and movements, optimize flows to save costs, and assess market conditions.
• Solve issues throughout the deal lifecycle by leveraging external and internal relationships.
• Coordinate new products, structure transactions, trading book purchases, adhoc projects, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure correct processing of trades and bank risk compliance, handle audit queries, and perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Work closely with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance to ensure proper governance.
• Promote a culture of responsible finance, good governance, expense discipline, and ethics.
• Assess risk/reward of transactions, considering the firm’s reputation.
• Adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services.
• Follow all policies and procedures communicated for the role.
• Obtain and maintain necessary registrations/licenses within the required timeframe.
• Evaluate risks in business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and escalate control issues transparently.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a related role with logistical/physical expertise in base metals (LME/CME/others); US metals logistics experience is a bonus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines accurately.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Prioritize tasks requiring immediate attention.