Treasury Analyst (Commodity Trading)

X4 Technology; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodity trading company is seeking a Treasury Analyst to join its corporate Treasury team. In this hybrid role based in London, you will manage foreign exchange and interest rate risk while also contributing to wider Treasury activities. The successful candidate should have experience in commodity markets, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You will collaborate closely with operational teams and help develop reporting tools using platforms like Power BI.

Qualifications

• Experience in commodity markets is essential.
• Proven track record in managing FX and interest rate risk.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage FX and interest rate exposures.
• Support trading teams with FX hedging strategies.
• Build and improve analytical reporting tools.

Skills

Commodity market experience

Managing FX and interest rate risk

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Familiarity with market data platforms

Programming experience (e.g. Python)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role: Treasury Analyst (Commodity Trading)

Industry: Commodity Trading

Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Overview

A global commodity trading company is seeking a Treasury Analyst to join its corporate Treasury team. This position is centred on managing foreign exchange and interest rate risk, while also supporting wider Treasury activities and reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Treasury colleagues and operational teams in a cooperative, solutions-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage FX and interest rate exposures, ensuring appropriate hedging strategies and controls are in place.
• Support trading teams by providing guidance on FX hedging strategies.
• Ensure internal risk and trading systems effectively capture and manage FX exposures.
• Build and improve analytical and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI and market data systems.
• Maintain knowledge of collateral arrangements and margining requirements.
• Assist with periodic credit reviews involving external counterparties and banking partners.
• Contribute to Treasury reporting and communication across the organisation.
• Carry out ad hoc financial and risk analysis as needed.

Key Requirements

• Commodity market experience is essential.
• Experience managing FX and interest rate risk.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, along with familiarity with market data platforms; programming experience (e.g. Python) is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy in risk and position monitoring.
• Able to work independently with sound judgement and a strong awareness of controls.
• Performs well under pressure, particularly during periods of market volatility.
• Proactive in tracking market developments, exposures, and associated risks.
• A collaborative team member who is comfortable escalating issues when necessary

Please apply for immediate consideration!