As a Director-level Derivatives Sales Trader with a commodities focus in London, you will play a pivotal role in driving client relationships and executing complex commodity derivative strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your deep market knowledge and client-facing skills to deliver innovative solutions to a diverse client base, including Real Money accounts, Hedge Funds, Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), Quantitative accounts, and Sovereign Wealth Funds. You will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing commodity derivative trades, requiring a keen understanding of market dynamics, risk management, and regulatory compliance within the commodities sector.
Primary Responsibilities of the role
- Drive origination and execution of complex commodity derivatives trades for a diverse institutional client base including Real Money accounts, Hedge Funds, Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), Quantitative Accounts , and Sovereign Wealth Funds.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their investment needs and providing tailored commodity derivative solutions.
- Provide expert market commentary, insights, and trade ideas specific to commodity markets, keeping clients abreast of market developments and opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with internal trading, structuring, and research teams to develop and deliver innovative commodity derivative products.
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the commodity derivatives franchise by identifying new business opportunities and expanding client coverage.
- What we need from you
- Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in commodity derivatives sales and trading at a tier-one investment bank.
- Proven track record of managing and growing significant client relationships within institutional commodities, including engagement with Real Money accounts, Hedge Funds, CTAs, Quants, and Sovereign Wealth Funds.
- Deep understanding of commodity derivative products, including options and futures, across various global commodity markets.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret market data and formulate complex trading strategies specific to commodities.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating intricate financial concepts clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field; Master's degree or CFA designation preferred.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model but also receive a competitive base salary, and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
- Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive
Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.
- The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.
- Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.
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