OverviewConnecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity. With 4,500+ employees and over 300,000 commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors. Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth. Build a physical metals trading and supply chain business, leveraging StoneX's existing commodity infrastructure. StoneX Supply & Trading already operates a global physical merchanting platform spanning grains, coffee, cotton, cocoa, sugar, biofuels and fats & oils. Logistics: full capability across all modes of transport — bulk vessel, container, rail, barge and truck — together with warehousing, inspection and documentary trade execution. Legal entity infrastructure: operating entities across Switzerland, the United States, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Middle and back office: contract administration, settlements, accounting and control functions already staffed and scaled. Control environment: enterprise market risk, credit, compliance, legal and technology functions supporting a regulated, publicly traded group. Business build-out and strategyWork with internal Supply & Trading resources to set up initial products in trade systems, working across internal Risk and trade support groups to define contract structures, pricing conventions, valuation, position keeping and P&L reporting. Identify strategic opportunities, including but not limited to off-take agreements, asset optimisation, tolling and procurement agreements. Shape the business plan, budget and growth roadmap in partnership with the CEO of StoneX Supply & Trading, and sequence market entry by metal, region and structure. Trading and executionExecute and manage the purchase and sale of commodities and related logistics in support of the metals business, within the operational and risk requirements of StoneX Supply & Trading. Structure and manage hedges across futures, OTC and options markets to manage outright price, basis, quotational period, currency and freight exposure. Analyse individual client operations to determine market exposure, price sensitivity and financial risks, and translate that analysis into commercial solutions that combine physical supply, hedging and financing. Optimise the deployment of working capital across inventory, in-transit positions and financing structures. Risk, control and operationsEstablish and work within Market Risk and counterparty credit limits. Assist in the monitoring and management of daily operations of the metals portfolio, including risk limits, delivery schedules, trade documentation and trade settlement. Assist in the collection of valuation data and supporting documentation for commodity inventory and forward contracts. Ensure all activity meets applicable regulatory, compliance, sanctions, KYC and responsible sourcing standards across every jurisdiction in which the business trades. Leadership and stakeholder engagementLead the management of day-to-day operations of the Metals team, including coordination of front office activities, business development, acquisitions and strategy development. Recruit, mentor and develop trading and commercial staff as the business scales. Communicate with necessary departments within the company, such as operations, credit, compliance and risk. QualificationsRequiredMinimum 10 years in relevant base and/or ferrous metals trading. Deep understanding of financial hedging and trading of futures, OTC and options, including fluency in LME contract mechanics. Incoterms, warehousing and warrants, quotational periods, assay, weight and quality risk, freight, and trade finance instruments. Ability to exercise good judgement in assessing opportunities and risk. and (ii) prior written authorization/instruction from StoneX's Talent Acquisition Team, will be treated as an unsolicited and unapproved submission. however, no placement fee, referral fee, or any other form of compensation will be payable to the submitting agency if the candidate is subsequently hired, and regardless of the agency's involvement. Sales & TradingPosition Type (Portal Searching): Experienced Professional
Retail Trader in London employer: StoneX
At StoneX Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With over 5,400 employees globally, we provide extensive growth opportunities within our diverse business segments, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their career. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with the chance to engage with a wide array of clients and markets, makes this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the financial sector.
