Global Commodities Insight Analyst

IMC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC is seeking a Commodities Analyst to bridge market intelligence and trading in Hong Kong. You will deliver real-time insights, conduct fundamental analysis across oil, LNG, metals, and coal, and develop models with Python and SQL to inform trading decisions.

You will work closely with traders, researchers, and technologists, tracking macro trends, policy shifts, and supply/demand dynamics to identify risk and opportunity in fast-moving markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a commodities-focused analytical role across buy-side, sell-side, consulting, or trading environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, value chains, and macro factors.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data handling, modelling, and visualization.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with Bloomberg or similar market intelligence platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental, macroeconomic, and geopolitical analysis across Chinese and global commodity markets (oil, LNG, petrochemicals, base metals, coal).
• Develop understanding of supply/demand dynamics, production economics, trade flows, inventories, and market relationships.
• Track regulatory developments and government policy relevant to commodity markets.
• Identify and monitor catalysts and structural developments across traded commodities.
• Generate trading ideas based on volatility and market direction with traders.
• Monitor market factors such as supply/demand trends, inventories, shipping, and policy changes.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and research tools using Python, SQL, and analytics platforms.

Skills

Commodities analysis

Python

SQL

Bloomberg

Mandarin Chinese

English language

Education

Quantitative degree (Econ/Finance/Engineering/Data Science)

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

SQL Databases

Data visualization tools

Job description

IMC is seeking a Commodities Analyst to bridge market intelligence and trading in Hong Kong. You will deliver real-time insights, conduct fundamental analysis across oil, LNG, metals, and coal, and develop models with Python and SQL to inform trading decisions.

You will work closely with traders, researchers, and technologists, tracking macro trends, policy shifts, and supply/demand dynamics to identify risk and opportunity in fast-moving markets.