At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Middle Office team, ensuring accurate support for cocoa trading operations.
- Company: Join a global soft commodities trading group with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the dynamic world of commodity trading.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in commodities, strong trade lifecycle knowledge, and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets.
With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.
Redstone Commodity Search are working with a global soft commodities trading group looking to hire a Middle Officer Manager to join their team.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks Lead and manage the Middle Office function, overseeing 3 Trade Analysts and ensuring the team provides accurate, timely and effective support to the cocoa trading desk.
Oversee the full trade lifecycle, ensuring physical and derivative trades are accurately captured, documented, confirmed and reconciled through to completion.
Coordinate trading, operations, finance and counterparties, providing clear reporting on positions, exposure, receivables, FX and other key commercial and operational matters.
Strengthen controls and processes across the desk, identifying operational and trading risks, challenging discrepancies and continuously improving the way the middle-office function supports the business.
Role reports to Co – CEO of Cocoa Key Qualifications / Experience 5+ years' experience within commodities (especially cocoa) in middle Office, trade control, trade support or a similar position within a trading environment.
Strong understanding of commodity trading, with the ability to understand and oversee both physical and derivative transactions and the wider trade lifecycle.
Previous people management or team leadership experience, with the ability to manage, develop and coordinate a team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.
Located in the UK and can be hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home).
Middle Office Lead employer: Redstone Search Group
Redstone Commodity Search is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the global commodities market. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in coffee trading while building valuable relationships across international markets. Located in London, our company provides a vibrant culture and access to a network of industry leaders, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
