Senior Director, Precious Metals Trading

Standard Chartered; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Standard Chartered in Hong Kong seeks a senior trader to lead the precious metals desk, driving profitable trading and disciplined risk management. You will monitor markets, develop pricing and client strategies, and coordinate with Sales, Research, and Front Office teams to deliver competitive, compliant pricing and risk controls.

The role emphasizes leadership in physical PM trading, market trend analysis, and collaboration with global desks to grow revenue while maintaining governance and

Qualifications

• Strong background in trading commodities, especially precious metals.
• Solid understanding of financial mathematics and pricing.
• Familiarity with securities laws and regulatory compliance (SLR).
• Proven ability to manage risk and deliver client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to internal/external regulations and risk controls.
• Maximise product income through end-to-end client risk management and service.
• Provide timely pricing updates and risk reporting to sales and management.
• Lead precious metals initiatives in Hong Kong and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Trading

Investment Risk

Market Risks

Securities Laws

Financial Mathematics

Risk Economics

Job description

Standard Chartered in Hong Kong seeks a senior trader to lead the precious metals desk, driving profitable trading and disciplined risk management. You will monitor markets, develop pricing and client strategies, and coordinate with Sales, Research, and Front Office teams to deliver competitive, compliant pricing and risk controls.

The role emphasizes leadership in physical PM trading, market trend analysis, and collaboration with global desks to grow revenue while maintaining governance and