Commodity sales/Trader

Our client, a global Bank is looking to hire a Commodity Sales/Trader. SPOKEN & WRITTEN MANDARIN ESSENTIAL.

Purpose of Job

Manage the Financial Markets trading and treasury execution business including Commodities, FX, MM, Derivatives and Fixed income products; develop relationships with financial counterparts. Research and promote products, expand customer business, and achieve customer transactions. Manage the bank's liquidity, cost of liabilities, and market risk exposure of bank accounts. Be registered as a London branch Certified Person with regards to dealing with customers.

Key Result Areas

• Assist Head of FMD to achieve set revenue and department targets for London Branch FMD.
• Attain new client benchmarks, fulfil new transaction aspirations, pursue a harmony between liquidity, safety, and profitability, and realise both departmental and branch KPI goals.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and expectations of the UK and applicable International regulations.
• Adherence to the SMCR Individual Conduct Rules.
• Compliance with the Bank’s policies including but not limited to AML/Anti – Bribery and Fraud.
• Completion of CPD training.
• Support new product development and work, including commodities with colleagues across all departments.

Communications

Head of FMD; FMD staff; Senior Management; Corporate banking, Financial Institution department, Operations, Risk department, Finance and Compliance; Head Office in China, Mainland, HK and Singapore Branches; Counterparties External & Internal Auditors.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Ensure the execution of Financial Markets transactions adheres to all risk constraints, guidelines, and policies.
• Strive for optimal execution outcomes for both the bank and its clientele across financial market products.
• Client & Business Development: Operational process includes handling client on-boarding, KYC processes, credit evaluations, presenting pricing, and culminating deals.
• Collaborate within the FMD team with a special emphasis on commodities, including product innovation, system integration, headquarters' directives, and nurturing client relationships.
• Partner with FMD and ancillary departments to unearth novel business prospects, funding avenues, and revenue streams for the branch.
• Uphold the pinnacle of professional conduct standards.
• Stand in for the Head of FMD and be ready to provide backup for trading personnel as circumstances dictate.
• Stay abreast of market evolutions, particularly regulatory shifts, which could influence the FMD business landscape.
• Address miscellaneous requirements as they arise.

Specifications

• Undergraduate degree with at least 2.1 in a quantitative subject e.g. Economics, Accounting and Finance.
• Bilingual in both English and Mandarin (both spoken and written).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the finance market with experience in commodities market.
• Interested in working at a growing bank with a fast-paced environment.
• Takes responsibility and needs limited oversight to accomplish projects, a self-starter.
• Strong communications skills for dealing with key internal stakeholders at a senior level.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver practical solutions.
• Candidates with existing client relationships in FX/commodities preferred.