Director, Metals Origination in London

ICBCS Global Markets offers sales, structuring and trading expertise to our clients across a range of products, with particular strengths in Emerging Markets. Global Markets comprises two core divisions, namely Commodities and Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC). This is a key role within our busy Precious Metals desk, supporting the development and execution of commercial opportunities with our global client base. The role is fast-paced and demanding, requiring strong analytical capability, resilience, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style.

What you’ll be doing

• Deepen existing relationships with core Metals clients.
• Proactively seeking out new clients that have long-term potential and are aligned with Metals strategy.
• Supporting the origination of Precious and Base Metals opportunities, including assisting in the development of client proposals, product ideas and strategic pitches.
• Understanding and facilitating the client onboarding process in accordance with relevant regulatory and internal guidelines.
• Define and deliver key MI to the Head Metals Origination, including market intelligence and revenue opportunity tracking specific clients and markets.
• Operate within relevant Credit limits.
• Be aware of approved products, including those relevant to client needs.
• Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank, including those applicable to cross-border LATAM transactions.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Experience in Commodities, Precious or Base Metals, or related financial markets, ideally within an Origination, Structuring, Sales, or broader front-office environment.
• Strong understanding of Metals markets, including key products, market drivers and typical client needs.
• Solid knowledge of derivatives and structured solutions and how these can be used to support client strategies within Metals.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality client materials, such as proposals, pitch decks, trade ideas and market commentary.
• Experience supporting transaction processes, including credit engagement, documentation workflows and coordination with internal support teams.
• Experience supporting or contributing to origination activities, such as identifying opportunities, delivering pitches, or developing client strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory considerations relevant to Metals and broader commodities markets.

Why should you join us?

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We’re headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York. We’re a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential. Our vision statement, “Be Yourself, Succeed Together” underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we’re growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. We’re committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination.

What’s in it for you?

• Financial – market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance.
• Hybrid working – the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role.
• Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies.
• Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Community – paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners.
• Development – a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role.

If you’re excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!