Sales Trader, Futures
Core
Build a front-office metals Sales & Trading capability from the ground up, combining direct LME trading activity with commercial client coverage, execution, and market-making.
Role type
Senior IC Sales Trader (Futures & Commodities)
Builds
Metals trading book (futures, options, spreads, prompt-date arbitrage) and client relationships
Domain
Financial Services / Commodities / Metals
Required skills
LME metals trading, client relationship management, risk management, market intelligence, structured trade ideas, hedging strategies, trade execution, client onboarding, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
OTC trading experience, LME trading systems proficiency, existing client network, FCA client-dealing certification, SMCR awareness
Technologies
LME Select
Responsibilities
Execute client orders and manage risk on the metals trading book; Price, execute, and manage trades in LME base metals across futures, options, spreads, and prompt-date arbitrage; Deliver high-quality client coverage including market intelligence and hedging strategies; Grow and maintain strong relationships with clients including producers, trading houses, funds, and industrial end-users; Source and onboard new execution and clearing clients; Collaborate with operations, risk, compliance, and treasury to ensure accurate trade capture and settlement; Monitor and manage client risk exposures, collateral, and liquidity positions; Proactively contribute to market-making activities and revenue generation opportunities; Keep abreast of market developments to identify trades and sales opportunities; Support the development of the desk's processes and coverage.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
