AVP, Global Commodities Sales & Coverage (Base & Precious metals)

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a high-caliber AVP to join its Global Commodities team. Based in Hong Kong, you will drive sales and origination for Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives to institutional clients, with direct collaboration to traders and structurers.

You will manage key client relationships, identify hedging needs, monitor risk, and help develop new products while ensuring HK regulatory compliance and strong client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commodities derivatives sales, marketing, or structuring.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or related field; CFA or similar designation is a plus.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
• Experience with HKMA/SFC regulatory frameworks.
• Preference for experience in HK or international markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and marketing for Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives to institutional clients.
• Cultivate and manage key counterparty relationships and tailor hedging solutions.
• Collaborate with trading desks to execute client orders and support transactions.
• Monitor risk, positions and ensure compliance with internal risk policies.
• Assist in developing new commodity products and market events.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards in all activities.

Skills

Commodity derivatives

Sales & marketing

Structuring

Regulatory knowledge

Languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is a top-tier, international investment banking arm of one of Asia’s largest financial conglomerates. Backed by a premier global capital markets platform and deep institutional liquidity, the firm holds a dominant market position across cross-border commodity markets, corporate hedging solutions, and institutional execution.

We are seeking a high-caliber Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join their high-performing Global Commodities team in Hong Kong. This position offers exceptional market visibility, direct involvement in structuring both Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives, and significant room for commercial growth.

Why Join This Platform? (Key Selling Points)

• Institutional Market Leader: Leverage an industry-leading brand name with an extensive client footprint across Greater China, Asia-Pacific, and global markets.

• Comprehensive Product Suite: Offer full-spectrum commodities solutions spanning Exchange-Traded Futures/Options and complex OTC bespoke hedging derivatives across Energy, Metals, and Agriculture.

• Strong Balance Sheet & Liquidity: Work backed by robust capital, competitive pricing, and strong credit counterparty limits that enable high-volume client deal flows.

• Collaborative Trading & Structuring Desk: Direct daily collaboration with senior traders and structurers to execute sophisticated client orders and originate new structured products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Marketing & Origination: Drive sales and marketing efforts for both Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives solutions to institutional corporates, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), funds, and trading houses.

• Client Portfolio Management: Cultivate, expand, and manage key counterparty and client relationships; identify hedging and investment needs to deliver tailored commodity solutions.

• Trade Execution & Support: Partner closely with internal trading desks to execute daily client orders seamlessly while providing end-to-end transaction support.

• Risk Management & Limit Monitoring: Oversee daily trading positions, monitor client credit and risk exposures, and ensure all transactions align with internal risk frameworks.

• New Business Development: Assist in developing new commodity products, organizing institutional marketing events, and capturing emerging market trends.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to internal risk policies, HKMA/SFC regulatory frameworks, and market compliance standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline. CFA or relevant professional designation is an advantage.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in commodities derivatives sales, marketing, or structuring within a reputable investment bank, brokerage, or financial institution. Candidates with 2+ years of full-time working experience in Hong Kong or overseas are preferred.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong product knowledge across OTC and Listed commodity derivatives (Futures, Options, Swaps, Structure Notes).

• Regulatory Acumen: Solid understanding of regulatory, clearing, and compliance frameworks governing commodity derivatives markets.

• Languages: Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese (written and spoken) is essential to cover Greater China and international clients.