Associate, Commodity Swaps Trader, Commodities
Core
Cultivate relationships with institutional clients to identify and execute OTC commodity swaps and basis swaps, while designing bespoke structured solutions.
Role type
Associate commodity swaps trader (OTC derivatives)
Builds
OTC swaps (crude oil, natural gas, base metals, agriculturals), basis swaps, and bespoke structured solutions (index-linked hedges, crack spreads)
Domain
Financial services / Commodities / OTC Derivatives
Required skills
OTC swaps structuring, client relationship management, macroeconomic analysis, risk management (position hedging, credit risk, P&L volatility), regulatory compliance (ISDA, Dodd-Frank, EMIR), quantitative analysis
Preferred skills
Knowledge of energy, metals, or agricultural physical markets, FRM/CFA certification, fluency in Cantonese
Technologies
Trading platforms, risk management systems
Responsibilities
Price and execute OTC commodity swaps and basis swaps; Design bespoke swaps for complex client needs; Monitor macroeconomic trends and volatility shifts; Collaborate with quant/tech teams to optimize trading systems; Manage exposure including position hedging and credit risk; Ensure adherence to ISDA protocols and regulations
Seniority
Associate (Junior to Mid-level)