Associate, Precious Metals Trader, Commodities

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Execute trades in spot, futures, options, and OTC markets across COMEX, LBMA, SGE, and other global commodity exchanges.
• Conduct real-time mark-to market analysis and manage market, liquidity, and credit risk at the trading desk level
• Identify, cultivate, and manage upstream and downstream resources in the precious metals sector to develop robust procurement and sales channels
• Drive growth in precious metals spot and derivatives business through strategic market development and client engagement
• Monitor global macroeconomic trends, monetary policies, and market developments to inform investment strategies and risk-hedging approaches
• Collaborate with quantitative and technology teams to design, test, and enhance trading platforms, pricing tools, and internal risk systems for improved accuracy and efficiency
• Work closely with other trading desks, research teams, and operations to optimize client strategies and streamline post-trade processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in trading workflows, system functionality, and overall market competitiveness

 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a renowned university, with majors in finance, financial engineering, statistics, or related fields
• 3-5 years of experience in commodities trading, with preference given to experience in precious metals spot and derivatives business
• Diligent, hardworking, highly self-driven with a strong interest in research and trading work
• Clear logical thinking, strong data processing and quantitative analysis skills, good communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficient in using Mandarin and English for communication

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