Senior Analyst – Physical Precious Metals Operations

Jobs for Humanity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Walters is seeking a candidate to handle settlement and back-office operations for physical precious metals, including shipping, margining, and client support, within a regulated financial services environment.

The role requires knowledge of LPMCL clearing, LBMA standards, and FCA regulatory frameworks, with experience across the precious metals trading lifecycle. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential for risk control and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical commodity operations within regulated financial services or commodities.
• Understanding of LPMCL clearing processes and physical metals operations.
• Knowledge of LBMA standards and global precious metals markets.
• FCA regulations knowledge and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage settlement of physical metals and related transactions, including global shipping and delivery.
• Support structured financing transactions and pledge business with accurate execution.
• Perform daily back-office reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor depository limits, margin availability and risk exposures.
• Provide high-quality client service and resolve trade and client queries.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, controls and documentation.
• Support system testing and process improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Physical commodities operations

LPMCL clearing knowledge

LBMA standards understanding

Regulatory & FCA knowledge

Vaulting experience (advantage)

IT proficiency

Risk management basics

Tools

Operational systems

Job description

Robert Walters is seeking a candidate to handle settlement and back-office operations for physical precious metals, including shipping, margining, and client support, within a regulated financial services environment.

The role requires knowledge of LPMCL clearing, LBMA standards, and FCA regulatory frameworks, with experience across the precious metals trading lifecycle. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential for risk control and process improvement.