Senior Commodity Analyst

Full-Time No home office possible

TYPE : Full time, 18-month contract (Maternity Cover)

SALARY : £60k – £80k depending on experience

START : ASAP

LOCATION : London, (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

Trade reconciliation from trade recaps & broker statements
Daily and Monthly Cash settlements and reconciliation
Confirmation matching
Updating and reviewing Daily Margin reports
Be a main point of contact for Energy, Precious and Base Metals within the front office
Liaise with people internally at all levels
Review existing procedures with the objective of improving and implementing more efficient working processes
Assess problems and suggest solutions to Management
Liaise with internal trading desks and external clients to ensure efficient service and timely dealing of queries
Be cross trained in all areas
Cover daily and monthly tasks when required and provide backup for other members in their absence
Cover other areas of the Commodity team if required
Take an active role in project work and manage projects communicating progress to Management

Several years’ experience in commodity markets
Solid Back Office / operational experience
Professional knowledge and experience in commodity trade types
Excellent product knowledge within commodity markets
Strong knowledge of Back Office Commodity operations particularly in Precious, Base and Energy trades
Excellent knowledge of quantitative analysis for market risk and any other risks relating to commodity transactions
Excellent knowledge of international settlements in various currencies & products
Ability to analyse complex data
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritise and manage workload under pressure
Problem-solving skills
Project management skills