Commodity Trader

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. invites a proactive Commodity Trader to join our desks in Gurugram.

You will actively trade multiple commodities across MCX and other platforms, responding to volatility and opportunity. You will execute directional or range-based strategies, apply scalping and spread approaches, and maintain detailed trade logs with entry/exit logic and P&L reviews. You should thrive in fast-paced, high-volatility markets and stay ahead of global cues.

Qualifications

• Experience trading on MCX with attention to margins, lot sizes, and tick values.
• Ability to interpret inventory reports, economic indicators, and price charts.
• Stay updated on global trends affecting commodity prices.
• Background in Finance or Agri Economics or self-taught market enthusiast.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-volatility environments.

Responsibilities

• Actively trade commodities like Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Agri products.
• Trade across MCX and other platforms based on volatility and opportunity.
• Execute directional or range-based strategies with tight risk controls.
• Maintain trade logs with detailed entry/exit logic and P&L reviews.
• Engage in regular team reviews to optimize edge.

Skills

MCX trading

Market analysis

Risk management

Education

Finance or Agri Economics

Job description

Commodity Trader

• Actively trade commodities like Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Agri products.
• Operate across MCX and other platforms based on volatility and opportunity.

Global Sentiment Tracking

• Monitor international cues: inventory reports (EIA, API), global news, weather patterns, OPEC decisions, and dollar movement.
• React fast to overnight developments and macro shifts.

Strategy Execution

• Trade directional or range-based setups with tight risk control.
• Apply scalping, breakout, trend-following, or calendar spread strategies depending on market structure.

Risk Management

• Stick to drawdown limits, margin safety, and volatility filters.
• Know when to trade and when to stay flat discipline is key.

Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain trade logs with detailed entry/exit logic and P&L reviews.
• Engage in regular team reviews to optimize edge.

Youre a Fit If You...

• Have traded on MCX and are comfortable with margin, lot sizes, and tick values.
• Can interpret data like inventory reports, economic indicators, and price charts.
• Stay updated on global trends and events affecting commodity prices.
• Have a background in Finance, Agri Economics, or are a self-taught market junkie.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volatility conditions.