Junior Metals Analyst United Kingdom

Junior Metals Analyst – Hartree Partners, London, United Kingdom

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.

Job Summary

Hartree Partners is seeking a Junior 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.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical ability, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in global commodities markets.

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, etc. 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.