Senior Metals Derivatives Trader

Our client is a well-established international commodity trading house with a strong presence across global physical and financial commodity markets.

• Execute and manage derivatives trading strategies across commodity markets including futures, options, swaps.
• Take directional, spread, relative value, and volatility positions across base metals / bulk commodities.
• Monitor market fundamentals, pricing dynamics, freight movements, and macro developments impacting trading activity.
• Work closely with physical trading desks to support risk management and commercial optimisation.
• Manage trading exposure within approved risk limits and ensure disciplined portfolio management.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, exchanges, counter parties, and market participants.
• Liaise with internal risk, operations, and finance teams to support trading activities and reporting.

• 8+ years of experience within commodity derivatives trading, preferably gained within a commodity trading house, bank, or hedge fund.
• Strong understanding of commodity derivatives markets including futures, options, swaps, and freight products.
• Experience across one or more of the following sectors: bulk commodities, base metals
• Demonstrated track record managing profitable trading books in volatile market environments.