Precious Metal (Precious Metals) Trader- Global Firm

Page Executive; United Kingdom; Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm is seeking a Precious Metals Commodity Trader to lead gold trading operations in Asia. This role requires strong experience in sourcing and executing trades in physical markets while ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will possess exceptional negotiation skills and a robust understanding of the precious metals market. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a growing global firm.

Benefits

Good culture in an expanding global firm

Qualifications

• Experience in gold trading, procurement, or bullion operations is essential.
• Hands-on experience with global trading platforms and bullion exchanges required.
• Deep expertise in regulatory compliance including KYC, AML, LBMA, and FATF standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute spot trading of bullion bars, coins, and jewellery for B2B clients.
• Manage exchange and derivatives trading on COMEX, LBMA.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with certified refiners and trading hubs.

Skills

Solid years' experience in gold trading

Strong understanding of precious metals markets

Exceptional negotiation skills

Risk management capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Global trading platforms

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially driven Precious Metals Commodity Trader to lead gold trading operations across Asia. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and executing trades in physical and derivative gold markets, while ensuring full compliance with international and local regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep market knowledge, strong institutional relationships, and a proven ability to manage risk and deliver consistent profitability.

Responsibilities

• Execute spot trading of bullion bars, coins, and jewellery for B2B clients
• Manage exchange and derivatives trading (futures, options, ETFs) on COMEX, LBMA
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with certified refiners, miners, bullion banks, and trading hubs in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China
• Ensure ethical sourcing and full compliance with LBMA, FATF, and regional regulations
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and quality standards for gold acquisition
• Develop and implement dynamic pricing and hedging strategies aligned with LBMA/COMEX benchmarks
• Utilize forward contracts, swaps, and proprietary strategies to optimize returns and mitigate market risks

The Successful Applicant

• Solid years' experience in gold trading, procurement, or bullion operations
• Strong understanding of precious metals markets, futures, and hedging instruments
• Hands-on experience with global trading platforms, bullion exchanges, and financial derivatives
• Deep expertise in regulatory compliance including KYC, AML, LBMA, and FATF standards
• Familiarity with blockchain-based tracking and digital asset verification tools
• Exceptional negotiation, financial analysis, and risk management capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced certifications preferred

About Our Client

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially driven Precious Metals Commodity Trader to lead gold trading operations across Asia. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and executing trades in physical and derivative gold markets, while ensuring full compliance with international and local regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep market knowledge, strong institutional relationships, and a proven ability to manage risk and deliver consistent profitability.

What’s on Offer

Good culture in an expanding global firm.