Metal Sales & Execution - London

Redstone Search Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading house in London is seeking a Metal Sales & Execution specialist to support Japanese-speaking clients in the commodities market. This role involves executing trading instructions, providing market commentary, and coordinating internal functions to ensure smooth transaction processes. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in financial markets, a strong academic background, and fluency in Japanese and English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commodity or financial markets.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and professional.
• Ability to prepare market commentary in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading instructions for Japanese-speaking clients.
• Prepare daily Japanese-language market commentary.
• Coordinate with trading, credit, and operations functions.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Fluent in English

Detail-oriented

Professionalism

Education

Upper Second-Class Honours degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic trading platforms

Market data systems

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a global trading house looking to hire a Metal Sales & Execution specialist to be based in London. This role sits within a London-based commercial team and works closely with international stakeholders, particularly in Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute trading instructions and service requests for a portfolio of Japanese-speaking clients. Maintain close communication with overseas colleagues managing client relationships across Asia. Prepare and distribute daily Japanese-language market commentary to clients and internal teams. Coordinate with internal functions such as trading, credit, and operations to ensure smooth transaction execution. Develop into a broader commercial role over time, including client development, regional travel, and expanded coverage.

Candidate Requirements:

Fluent in both Japanese and English (spoken and written). At least 5 years’ experience in commodity or financial markets. Holds a strong academic background (minimum upper Second-Class Honours degree or equivalent). Detail-oriented, dependable, and professional. Familiar with electronic trading platforms and market data systems.