IB - Precious Metals Trader - Director

Deutsche Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Metals Trader to manage the Physical Precious Metals portfolio and expand its global capabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Metals Trading, with strong market knowledge and a focus on building institutional relationships. This position emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic team environment and offers flexible benefits for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services

Comprehensive leave benefits

Gender Neutral Parental Leave

25 days of annual paid leave plus public holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of prior work experience in Metals Trading.
• Experience of pricing and managing Precious Metals Basis, physical and Forward risk.
• Strong understanding of market structure and existing relationships with stakeholders across Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Directing and risk-managing the DB Physical Precious Metals portfolio.
• Developing the bank’s global capabilities in physical precious metals.
• Growing the physical metals franchise at a global level.

Skills

Metals Trading

Risk Management

Market Structure Knowledge

Commercial Focus

Problem Solving Skills

Job description

Details of the Division and Team

In the world’s financial markets, the DBFX team is recognized as a leader. The business combines sales, trading and research teams who structure a range of financial market products and market these to our targeted client base. DB trades all currencies, including G10, Emerging Markets and Metals, in all tenors. Working in a period of economic and regulatory uncertainty, the team places emphasis on innovation, collaboration and risk management. The Global Foreign Exchange (GFX) business is looking to hire a senior risk‑manager for Metals in Singapore. The person will be an integral part of the Global Foreign Exchange business in Asia Pacific.

What we will offer you

A healthy, engaged and well‑supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect :

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Metals Trader you will be responsible for :

• Directing and risk‑managing the DB Physical Precious Metals portfolio
• Developing the bank’s global capabilities in physical precious metals
• Growing the physical metals franchise at a global level
• Work alongside voice traders to quote the bank’s franchise in the region across a wide range of currencies and products, providing competitive pricing for clients in collaboration with traders in other locations
• Identify and nurture new opportunities and relationships with institutional and corporate clients
• Working closely with sales, structuring and clients to build and expand the physical franchise with institutional and corporate clients

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Minimum 10 years of prior work experience in Metals Trading
• Experience of pricing and managing Precious Metals Basis, physical and Forward risk
• Have a strong knowledge base of nuances of the physical market
• A thorough knowledge of the various products traded in the Spot, Forwards and physical markets
• Strong understanding of market structure and existing relationships with participants and stakeholders (clients, exchanges, regulators etc) across Asia Pacific
• Commercial focus, ability to take initiatives, and skills to solve complex business problems
• Ability to articulate ideas confidently and concisely.
• Team Player
• Role is required to be performed on‑site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

How we’ll support you

• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career