Operations Associate - Physical Commodities

Operations Associate – Physical Commodities

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global investment bank for a commodities operations specialist with experience of physical commodities and base metal logistics. This is a key hire in the commodities operations division and you will be responsible for managing all physical aspects of the commodities business.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily scheduling, vessel vetting, document review
• Onboarding, execution and ongoing support of structured financing physical transactions
• Negotiation of freight and handling rates with vendors
• Review all economic and logistical aspects of physical trade
• Leverage quantitative skills to identify & suggest best possible optimization opportunities

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience in physical base metals logistics and/or vessel operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Associate level hire typically £65k‑£85k basic plus bonus and benefits.

Contact

CVs and enquiries to James Willacy at Austin Andrew – j.willacy@austinandrew.co.uk

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance; Investment Banking, Wholesale Metals and Minerals, and Banking