Commodity Research - Buy Side

Abans Finance; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abans Group seeks a strong Commodities Research professional with expertise in Precious and Base Metals to develop market views and forecasts to support trading, sales and business decisions.

You will conduct analyses across gold, silver, aluminium, copper and other metals, tracking global indicators and market dynamics to deliver actionable insights for internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 510 years of experience in Commodities Research, preferably covering Precious and Base Metals.
• Strong understanding of Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium and other metals markets.
• Hands-on knowledge of MCX, LME, COMEX and LBMA.
• Strong understanding of global commodity markets, macroeconomics and supply-demand fundamentals.
• Experience working closely with traders, dealers, institutional clients or commodity businesses preferred.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, research and communication skills.
• Ability to develop independent views and convert research into actionable trading/business insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental and technical research across Gold, Silver and Base Metals.
• Track global macroeconomic indicators, interest rates, currencies, inflation, central bank policies and geopolitical developments.
• Analyse global supply-demand dynamics, production, inventories, trade flows and market positioning.
• Track and analyse MCX, COMEX, LME and LBMA markets and identify opportunities.
• Develop independent market views, price forecasts, thematic research and actionable trade ideas.
• Prepare daily/weekly market reports, research notes and timely updates for internal stakeholders.
• Work with Trading, Sales, Bullion and Business teams to translate research into opportunities.
• Monitor global data releases and industry developments affecting metals markets.
• Develop research models, analytical frameworks and proprietary insights.
• Present market outlooks and research views to senior management.

Skills

Commodities research

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Tools

MCX

LME

COMEX

LBMA

Job description

About the Company

Abans Group is a diversified listed financial services organization with businesses spanning Capital Markets, Broking, Commodities, Research, Lending, Asset Management, Investment Advisory, and Global Financial Services. With operations spanning multiple geographies, the Group provides innovative solutions across capital markets and commodity ecosystems.

Job Description Precious & Base Metals Research

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 510 years

Function: Commodities Research

Role Overview

We are looking for a strong Commodities Research professional with expertise across Precious Metals and Base Metals to develop market views, forecasts and actionable insights supporting trading, sales and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• • Conduct in-depth fundamental and technical research across Gold, Silver and key Base Metals such as Aluminium, Copper, Zinc, Nickel and Lead.
  • Track global macroeconomic indicators, interest rates, currencies, inflation, central bank policies, geopolitical developments and their impact on metals.
  • Analyse global supply-demand dynamics, production, inventories, trade flows, consumption trends and market positioning.
  • Track and analyse MCX, COMEX, LME and LBMA markets and identify emerging opportunities.
  • Develop independent market views, price forecasts, thematic research and actionable trade ideas.
  • Prepare daily/weekly market reports, research notes and timely market updates for internal stakeholders.
  • Work closely with Trading, Sales, Bullion and Business teams to translate research into actionable commercial and trading opportunities.
  • Monitor global data releases, industry developments and company/commodity-specific factors impacting metals markets.
  • Develop research models, analytical frameworks and proprietary insights to enhance the organisation's commodities capabilities.
  • Present market outlooks and research views to senior management and business teams.

Ideal Candidate

• • 510 years of experience in Commodities Research, preferably covering both Precious and Base Metals.
  • Strong understanding of Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium and other key metals markets.
  • Hands-on knowledge of MCX, LME, COMEX and LBMA.
  • Strong understanding of global commodity markets, macroeconomics and supply-demand fundamentals.
  • Experience working closely with traders, dealers, institutional clients or commodity businesses preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative, research and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop independent views and convert research into actionable trading/business insights.

Key Requirement:

The candidate should be a market-driven researcher, not only a report writer, with the ability to form independent views, identify market opportunities and provide actionable insights to the Trading and Business teams.