AVP, Global Commodities Sales & Coverage (ETDs & OTC derivatives)

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd in Hong Kong seeks an AVP to join the Global Commodities team. The role involves structuring both Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives and working closely with senior traders and clients to drive origination and risk-managed solutions.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in commodities derivatives within top financial institutions, with fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering or a related discipline.
• CFA or relevant professional designation is an advantage.
• At least 6 years of experience in commodities derivatives sales, marketing or structuring.
• Experience in Hong Kong or overseas markets is preferred (2+ years).
• Deep knowledge of OTC and Exchange-Traded commodity derivatives.
• Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and origination for Exchange-Traded and OTC derivatives to institutional clients.
• Cultivate and manage key counterparty relationships and tailor hedging solutions.
• Collaborate with trading desks to execute client orders and provide transaction support.
• Monitor daily positions, credit exposures and ensure compliance with risk policies.
• Develop new commodity products and organize institutional marketing events.
• Ensure adherence to HKMA/SFC rules and internal regulatory standards.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

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?

• 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 6 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.