Bizongo – Senior Consultant – Commodity Risk & Hedging

Bizongo; Mumbai; Vor Ort; INR 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A financial technology company in Mumbai seeks an experienced professional for a role in hedging strategy and execution. The candidate will develop strategies for aluminum and other base metals, conduct market analysis, and coordinate with brokers. Required qualifications include a degree in finance or related field and a minimum of 8-12 years of experience in commodity trading. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in hedging, commodity trading, or risk management.
• Proven expertise in working with LME, MCX, and other commodity exchanges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement hedging strategies for aluminum and other base metals.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis of price trends.
• Collaborate with brokers to execute trades efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Market analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Certifications such as CFA, FRM

Tools

Excel

Market analysis software

Trading platforms

Jobbeschreibung

About Bizongo

– At Bizongo, we help brands and enterprises achieve scalable growth through our AI-powered transaction first vendor digitization and embedded financing platform.

– Bizongo’s platform has an embedded ecosystem of 450+ brands/enterprises across diverse industries, an extensive vendor network of 7500+ businesses, and 30+ financial institutions.

– We offer ease of business and growth opportunities to businesses across India’s backbone industries.

– CULT – Collaboration, Upscaling, Leadership, and Transparency

– Collaboration – Challenge directly and care personally to build TRUST

– Upscaling – Be hungry to learn and solve problems to drive IMPACT at scale

– Leadership – Drive clarity with WHY and nurture talent to make 1+1>11

– Transparency – Live & breate radical candor to build high trust, HIGH-PERFORMING teams

What You’ll Be Doing

Hedging Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement hedging strategies for aluminum and other base metals (copper, zinc, tin, lead) to mitigate price risks on LME, MCX, and other exchanges.
• Analyze market trends, price movements, and historical data to identify optimal hedging opportunities.
• Take advantage of arbitrage opportunities between LME, MCX, and other global exchanges to improve profitability.
• Monitor and manage open sell/buy positions, ensuring alignment with company objectives and risk appetite.

Market Analysis

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis of price trends, volatility, and key economic indicators impacting base metals.
• Use advanced analytics to forecast market movements and identify hedging triggers.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of exchange dynamics, including trading regulations, margin requirements, and settlement processes.

Broker Coordination

• Collaborate with brokers to execute trades efficiently, ensuring compliance with exchange requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers to access market insights and secure favorable trading conditions.
• Ensure all broker interactions are documented and aligned with the company’s risk management policies.

Cost Sheets & P&L Reporting

• Create and maintain detailed cost sheets for hedging operations, including exchange fees, broker commissions, and margin costs.
• Develop accurate and transparent hedging P&L reports, combining physical inventory P&L with hedging results for consolidated tracking.
• Work with the finance team to reconcile and report hedging activities against broader company financials.

Exchange Operations

• Ensure smooth operations across exchanges such as LME, MCX, and others, understanding their specific trading mechanisms, contracts, and settlement processes.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and adapt strategies to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines.

Risk Management

• Monitor hedging positions to ensure they align with the company’s risk management framework.
• Assess and manage exposure across all base metals, implementing adjustments to minimize risks and maximize returns.

Collaboration & Process Optimization

• Collaborate with trading, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of hedging strategies with business goals.
• Continuously improve processes related to hedging, reporting, and coordination with brokers and exchanges.
• Work with technology teams to integrate tools for real-time position tracking and market analysis.

What Will Make You a Good Fit

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or equivalent in financial risk management is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in hedging, commodity trading, or risk management, particularly in base metals (must).
• Proven expertise in working with LME, MCX, and other commodity exchanges.
• Deep understanding of commodity markets, including pricing dynamics, arbitrage opportunities, and global market trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in market analysis tools.
• Excellent working knowledge of hedging instruments (futures, options) and their application in risk management.
• Hands-on experience with broker coordination, trade execution, and compliance.
• Proficiency in creating cost sheets and comprehensive P&L reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and with external partners.
• Proficiency in Excel, market analysis software, and trading platforms.
• Familiarity with financial and trading systems used for hedging and position tracking