Junior Trader – Physical Precious Metals

Goldstrom - Your trusted global precious metals partner; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldstrom in Hong Kong is seeking a Junior Trader to join our physical precious metals trading desk. You will support senior traders across the full trade lifecycle, from pricing and execution through to hedging, logistics and settlement, working closely with counterparties and internal teams.

The role reports to the Managing Director and Head of Trading. It requires office presence in Hong Kong, with occasional international travel, and a strong interest in gold and silver markets, attention to

Qualifications

• Fluent or proficient in English; Mandarin and Cantonese essential
• 1–3 years of experience in commodities trading, risk management, operations or logistics
• Degree in finance, economics, business or related field preferred
• Interest in physical commodity markets, especially gold and silver
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; ability to multitask
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in numbers and documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to liaise with counterparties and teams
• Proactive team player with a view to the bigger picture
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Support senior traders with pricing, order entry and execution of physical gold and silver trades
• Book trades accurately in internal systems and maintain records
• Monitor position exposure and prepare position reports
• Assist with hedging activities under supervision of senior traders
• Liaise with accounts, operations, and sales for smooth client experiences
• Prepare briefings, notes, and trade summaries for client meetings
• Develop and maintain market reports and marketing collateral
• Shadow senior traders to learn trading strategies and risk management

Skills

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Education

Finance/Economics/Business degree

Job description

Role Overview

Goldstrom is a global, integrated physical precious metals trading and investment company headquartered in Singapore. We have offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, and Accra. Goldstrom’s operations cover the entire precious metals supply chain from mine through to market. We provide our clients with an end to end solution for all their precious metals requirements, including physical trading, financial trading, mining, refining, logistics, insurance, vaulting and marketing & distribution.

Location

Hong Kong | Full-time

Role Overview

Goldstrom is a global, integrated physical precious metals trading and investment company headquartered in Singapore. We have offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, and Accra. Goldstrom’s operations cover the entire precious metals supply chain from mine through to market. We provide our clients with an end to end solution for all their precious metals requirements, including physical trading, financial trading, mining, refining, logistics, insurance, vaulting and marketing & distribution.

We are an ambitious and growing company looking for a Junior Trader to join our physical precious metals trading desk in Hong Kong. This is an junior role for someone who wants to build a career in the physical gold and silver market. You will support senior traders across the full trade lifecycle, from pricing and execution through to hedging, logistics and settlement, working closely with counterparties and internal teams. The position reports directly to the Managing Director and Head of Trading, UAE.

The job is located in Hong Kong, with a requirement to be present in the office on a full-time basis. The role may require occasional international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Execution Support

• Support senior traders with pricing, order entry and execution of physical gold and silver trades.
• Book trades accurately in internal systems and keep trade and position records up to date.
• Help monitor position exposure and prepare detailed, timely and accurate position reports.
• Assist with hedging activity under the direction of senior traders.

Counterparty & Client Liaison

• Liaise with accounts, operations, and sales to ensure a smooth and seamless client experience.
• Assist in maintaining strong client relationships by maintaining smooth and timely communications.
• Support senior traders in client meetings by preparing briefings, notes, and trade summaries.

Sales & Marketing Support

• Assist in the development and maintenance of digital content, including client presentations and marketing collaterals.
• Ensure brand accuracy across all created collaterals.
• Assist in developing daily, weekly, and quarterly market reports by providing data and initial analysis.
• Support senior traders in preparing trading commentary and internal reports.
• Monitor industry trends and market conditions.

Trade Learning & Development

• Shadow senior traders to understand trading strategies, pricing, hedging, risk management and counterparty interactions.
• Participate in training sessions on hedging strategies, refining processes, logistics and vaulting.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities in the precious metals sector.

Job Requirements

• Fluency in spoken and written English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese are essential (other language skills are a plus).
• 1-3 years of experience in commodities trading, risk management, operations or logistics, ideally with precious metals. Strong graduates with relevant internships are welcome to apply.
• A degree in finance, economics, business or a related field is preferred.
• A genuine interest in physical commodity markets, particularly gold and silver, and in how metal moves from mine to vault.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with numbers, trade details and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident dealing with counterparties and internal teams by phone, email and messaging platforms.
• A proactive team player who understands and appreciates the bigger picture.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.