Junior Metals Analyst United Kingdom

Junior Metals Analyst – Base Metals Trading Team, London

Company Overview

Energy is always evolving. At Hartree Partners, we use our decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to explore the opportunities this evolution provides. We assist our customers in participating in new markets and navigating their complexities for maximum revenues at minimum risk. We provide a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

Job Summary

Hartree Partners is seeking a Junior Metals Analyst to join our Base Metals Trading team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain exposure to the metals markets within a dynamic global trading environment. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, originators and other analysts to support commercial decision‑making through market analysis, data management and performance reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance internal market models, databases and dashboards to ensure timely and accurate data delivery to the trading desk.
• Contribute to daily and weekly market reports summarizing key developments, price movements and regional dynamics.
• Support traders with ad‑hoc analysis, including pricing structures and spread relationships.
• Liaise with middle and back‑office teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across trade data, exposure and performance reporting.
• Stay abreast of global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical events and other factors impacting metals markets.
• Leverage AI/LLM tools to accelerate research, analysis and development.

Education & Experience

• Degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, computer science or a related quantitative field.
• Experience in commodities, trading or a market‑facing analytical role preferred, but not essential.
• Strong Python experience applied to real‑world data analysis and tool building.
• Advanced Excel skills for practical trading desk use.

Location

London, United Kingdom.