Job Description
Position DescriptionAn exceptional opportunity to join a newly established Futures & Commodities business in London at a formative stage and work directly with the Head of Futures, UK and Europe. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and leading the front-office Sales & Trading function for our new LME business, combining direct trading and market-making activity with institutional and commercial client coverage.You will run the metals trading book, develop and manage a high-value client base, drive revenue growth, and maintain disciplined risk management. The role demands deep LME expertise — including electronic execution, prompt-date structure, spreads, options, OTC hedging, warrant dynamics, and end-to-end client futures business models — plus proven leadership in team and business line development.**Key Areas of Responsibilities*** Establish and lead our London-based Metals Sales & Trading team from inception. Build and oversee front-to-back workflows for trading, execution, pricing, and client coverage. Manage and optimise the LME metals trading book within delegated risk limits, delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns. Execute and risk-manage client orders via LME Trading venue, voice channels, and inter-office flow. Optimise P&L through spreads, options, averaging, and structure trading. Provide insight on market flows, client activity, and trading opportunities. Develop and maintain strong institutional and commercial client relationships across producers, trading houses, hedge funds, financial institutions, and end-users. Deliver structured solutions, hedging strategies, OTC products, and risk advisory services tailored to client needs. Proactively source and onboard new clients for execution and clearing across LME and related exchanges. Manage client exposure, credit risk, liquidity risk, margins, and collateral, in collaboration with risk and treasury teams. Ensure strict compliance with exchange rules, regulatory requirements (including FCA and SMCR where applicable), and internal governance. Coordinate closely with operations, risk, compliance, treasury, and technology teams to ensure robust front-to-back processes. Mentor and develop junior traders/sales staff to build long-term desk capability.* Deliver annual revenue targets and risk KPI targes; identify opportunities and develop new products and service offering.**Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business administration, or related discipline Minimum 10 years’ metals trading or Sales & Trading experience at an LME broker, clearing member, bank, or merchant Candidates with FCA client-dealing certification preferred; SMCR awareness advantageous Proven track record in managing an LME trading book with consistent, risk-adjusted profits Advanced knowledge of LME market structure, prompt dates, spreads, options, warehouse/warrant dynamics, and OTC hedging Established network of institutional and commercial clients Demonstrated experience in team leadership, commercial strategy, and new business development Proficient in LMEselect and other relevant trading/order management systems; familiarity with LMEsmart and risk platforms advantageous. Strong leadership skills and business-building capability Strong client-facing skills, high integrity, and disciplined approach to risk management and governance Collaborative mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment* Fluent in both spoken and written English**Stay informed on CITIC CLSA Job Opportunities****job alert** to receive our latest job openings that meet your interest.
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