The Commodity Trading desk is providing commodity hedges and risk management solutions. The main clients are corporates with hedging needs in the commodity space. The desk has a global presence with teams in New York, Singapore and London. The desk covers a wide product range, covering Energy, Base and Precious Metals.

• Actively follow developments in (paper) precious metals markets;
• Continuously check and update relevant market parameters;
• Price indicative and firm quotes for clients on linear and non-linear structures;
• Actively contribute to IT developments and expansion of product offering on precious metals
• Support senior traders in their daily routine
• Support portfolio owners manage the risk positions of the desk within the applicable limits and desk risk tolerance.
• 100% observance of all FCA requirements, industry conduct rules and ING Compliance standards.
• Produce daily PnL and research reports

Essential:

• 1-2 years minimum experience in precious metals trading
• Excellent Excel and numeracy skills
• Programming skills and ability to develop desk tools using VBA and Python is critical.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of regulatory changes and impact on trading activities.

Personal Competencies

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills;
• Proactive behaviour and perpetual energy and drive to improve performance.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Challenger of the status quo, always striving to do things more efficiently and effectively.