Senior Commodity Derivatives Marketer

KeyBank; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management team seeks a Senior Commodity Derivatives Marketer covering Energy and Metals markets. You will partner with relationship managers, portfolio managers and traders to identify, structure, and execute customized risk management strategies for corporate clients.

As the lead coverage professional, you will advise senior decision makers, originate solutions, and coordinate the full transaction process with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• At least five years direct client coverage experience in commodity derivatives sales.
• Experience advising corporate clients on risk management and revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, price, and execute commodity hedging transactions across energy and metals.
• Advise CFOs, Treasurers, and finance teams on risk management strategies and market developments.
• Collaborate with various bank teams to identify hedging opportunities within client relationships.
• Collaborate with FX and IRD teams to deliver integrated risk management solutions.
• Manage transactions from initial engagement through execution and documentation.

Skills

ISDA knowledge

Quantitative skills

Client coverage

Derivative structuring

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location:

600 Travis Street, Houston Texas

Senior Commodity Derivatives Marketer

Position Overview

KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management team delivers customized hedging and risk management solutions to corporate clients across a broad range of industries. As a Senior Commodity Derivatives Marketer covering Energy and Metals markets, you will partner with relationship managers, portfolio managers and traders to identify, structure, and execute commodity risk management strategies for corporate clients.

Serving as the lead commodity derivatives coverage professional at Key, this individual will advise senior financial decision makers, originate and execute customized solutions, and coordinate the full transaction process. The role will partner closely with coverage, product, and execution teams to deliver integrated solutions across the client relationship.

Job Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, price, and execute commodity hedging transactions across energy and metals markets utilizing swaps, options, collars, and structured commodity products.
• Advise CFOs, Treasurers, and finance teams on commodity risk management strategies and market developments.
• Partner with Commercial Bank, Institutional Bank, and KeyBanc Capital Markets teams to identify hedging opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Derivatives teams to deliver comprehensive financial risk management solutions.
• Manage transactions from initial client engagement through execution and documentation, coordinating with trading, legal, operations, compliance, and other execution partners.

Commercial and Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across Energy and Metals clients with commodity hedging needs.
• Drive revenue growth through new hedging client acquisition and increased wallet share from existing relationships.
• Collaborate with trading, risk, and capital markets leadership to enhance product offerings and client solutions.
• Mentor junior professionals and contribute to the growth of KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management business.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on commodity markets and derivative strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of direct client coverage experience in commodity derivatives sales at a US investment bank or commercial bank.
• Demonstrated success advising corporate clients on financial risk management, developing relationships, originating derivative solutions, and generating revenue in a competitive environment.
• Working knowledge of ISDA documentation, collateral arrangements, credit approval process, and derivative transaction structuring.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex derivative strategies clearly to senior corporate decision makers and internal stakeholders.

Candidate Attributes

• Executive level presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Commercially oriented, with a disciplined approach to business development and consultative sales.
• Strong market awareness and the ability to translate complex energy and metals market developments into practical client solutions.
• Sound judgment and strategic problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex client, market, and transaction considerations.
• Collaborative, self-directed, and accountable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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