Risk Control Officer - Mandarin speaker

Gent Commodity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person training in Hangzhou

London office

Job summary

Gent Commodity is seeking a proactive candidate to join London-based trading support. The role involves placing trades as directed by traders and the trading manager, and providing timely feedback on positions.

You will gather data with traders, maintain equity accounting, and monitor position risks while adhering to regulations. The successful candidate will complete in-person training at our Hangzhou office for six months, after which the role will be located in London on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Hold a full-time undergraduate degree or higher.
• Fluent in English and Chinese to liaise with stakeholders in China.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, coordination and ethics.
• Robust understanding of risk management and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Place trades as directed by traders/trading manager and provide prompt feedback on their position.
• Collaborate with traders to gather, analyse, and compile relevant data.
• Maintain accurate equity accounting for each trading account and monitor risks.
• Adhere to regulations and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of news, fills and position details to traders and work with operations on projects across multiple fields.

Skills

English & Chinese fluency

Clear communication

Teamwork & independence

Risk management understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This role will be working closely with traders and place trades for them. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator who demonstrates great ability to work both independently and within a team setting, especially while attempting to solve challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Location: London

Job Responsibilities:

• Place trades as directed by traders/trading manager and provide prompt feedback on their position.
• Collaborate with the traders to gather, analyse, and compile relevant data.
• Maintain accurate equity accounting for each trading account, while monitoring and managing position risks.
• Adhere rigorously to all business regulations and rules to proactively mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure efficient delivery of news, fills, and position details to traders, work closely with traders and operations to manage projects across multiple fields.

Job Requirements:

• Hold a full-time undergraduate degree or higher. Fresh graduates or individuals with up to 3 years of work experience preferred.
• Perform well under pressure and exhibit a genuine passion for a career in the capital market.
• Possess outstanding communication, coordination, and professional ethics.
• Demonstrate meticulousness and seriousness in approach, coupled with a robust understanding of risk management.
• Fluent in English and Chinese to facilitate communication with stakeholders in China.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete in-person training at our Hangzhou office in China for the first 6 months. Following the completion of training, the role will be located in London on a permanent basis.