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Middle Office Specialist

Posted 21 November 2021
LocationSingapore
Job type Permanent
DisciplineChief Operating Officer & Governance
ReferenceTL/MOS/MM/SG

Job Description

  • The trading arm of a global conglomerate headquartered in Singapore
  • New created role
  • Excellent career growth

Our client, the trading arm of a global conglomerate headquartered in Singapore is looking to onboard a new Middle Office Specialist to the team.

The role will support the manager in overseeing the high-growth trading units of copper and aluminum. This would largely involve risk analysis, mitigation and position management. Key remits will also include assisting traders and the operations team.

We are keen to look at candidates with 1-4 years of experience and possess a good appetite for growth. Chinese proficiency will also be necessary for the performance of duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Full spectrum risk management concerning credit, cash flow and performance.
  • Position management of physical commodities and futures.
  • Transactions and reports management via industry software systems.
  • Support trading teams as and when necessary (i.e., transaction verification, contract administration, and proofing).
  • Assist trading teams in adhoc tasks to maximize resource utilization, resulting in increased profits.
  • Profit and loss oversight in transactions, coupled with risk analysis.
  • Secure compliance in accordance with regulations.

Key Requirements

  • Degree certified from well-established university, with ideally 1-4 years of experience in similar function.
  • Experience working with metals exchanged on London Metal Exchange, particularly in futures and position management.
  • Conversational, reading and typing proficiency in Chinese (mandarin).
  • Well-versed in Profit & Loss management, derivatives, hedging and other middle office functions.
  • Knowledge in freight exposure and loan formats.
  • Strong acumen in numerical calculations and analyses, able to learn and utilize system tools to manage such data.
  • Hunger for growth, interest in the metals trading business. Industry experience in commodities is well regarded.

 

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