Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our Concentrate Metals trading desk as a Senior Middle Officer. This critical role ensures operational excellence, robust risk management, and process improvement across the full trade lifecycle.
The successful candidate will act as a key interface between front office and support functions, bringing deep experience in commodities operations, with a strong emphasis on metals concentrates. A sound understanding of operational risk, trade economics, and profit/loss attribution is essential.
This position involves mentoring junior staff and contributing to systems and process enhancements. It requires excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, position, and pricing reporting for the concentrates desk
* Production of a daily P/L for the trading team, be able to produce a breakdown and explain key drivers (P/L attribution)
* Monitor risk exposures and trading limits, escalating breaches and proposing mitigation measures
* Work closely with traders to understand and challenge trading strategies from a risk and operations perspective
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (back office, accounting, credit, and compliance) to ensure seamless trade flow
* Lead or contribute to system/process improvements in coordination with IT and business analysts
* Implement and enhance operational controls to reduce risk and ensure compliance