Senior Commodity Analyst

Full-Time No home office possible

Overview

Senior Commodity Analyst – Back Office (Base & Precious Metals)
London | 3 days in office | Global Trading Environment
A leading global commodities trading business is seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Analyst to join its Back Office Settlement Team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, international environment supporting Front Office trading desks across London, Singapore, and New York.
We are looking for someone with strong Back Office operations experience, deep knowledge of base metals and precious metals, and a solid understanding of international settlements and payments.
If you enjoy being a key operational point of contact and thrive in a high‑performance trading environment, this role offers real scope and visibility.

Responsibilities

Managing trade reconciliation from recaps and broker statements
Handling daily and monthly cash settlements and reconciliation
Matching confirmations and reviewing daily margin reports
Acting as a key contact for Precious, Base, and Energy products across Front Office and internal teams
Liaising with traders, finance, and external clients to resolve queries efficiently
Reviewing and improving operational processes
Supporting project work and driving operational improvements
Providing cross‑team cover and ensuring smooth daily operations

Qualifications

Strong Back Office experience within commodities
Solid knowledge of base metals and precious metals markets
Understanding of international settlements, payments, and multi‑currency processes
Ability to analyse complex data and support risk‑related reporting
Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising at all levels
Highly organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure to daily deadlines
Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to suggest and implement improvements
Experience managing or contributing to operational projects