Commodity Analyst – Metals & Markets

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Commodity Analyst to support our commercial team by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on commodity markets, with a strong focus on Aluminium, Nickel, and related metals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting data from multiple sources, identifying market trends, preparing analytical reports, and supporting strategic decision-making for procurement, sales, and hedging activities.

This role requires a strong understanding of global commodity markets (particularly LME), macroeconomic drivers of demand and supply, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on non-ferrous metals markets, including aluminium, copper, nickel, and associated alloys.
• Monitor global economic indicators, macroeconomic trends, and geopolitical events impacting non-ferrous metal pricing and supply-demand dynamics.
• Utilize quantitative models and technical analysis tools to forecast price movements and identify market patterns.
• Compile weekly reports on market trends, pricing forecasts, and macroeconomic news related to non-ferrous metals.
• Submit monthly performance reviews of hedging strategies and develop insights on future hedge planning.
• Present quarterly reviews and recommendations to senior management, traders, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate risks associated with metal trading activities, including market, credit, operational, and geopolitical exposures.
• To Data research and share market intelligence and implement best practices in analysis and risk management.
• Track global news and developments impacting the metals and forex markets.
• Summarize and circulate key updates weekly to executive leadership to support agile business decisions.
• Participate in industry webinars, workshops, and conferences to stay ahead of trends in commodity trading, hedging techniques, and risk governance.
• Perform initial level technical analysis using provided tools and parameters.
• Maintain calendar for LME contract rollovers and update internal dashboards regularly.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Metallurgy, Engineering, or a related field is mandatory.
• Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration (MBA), Financial Engineering, or Commodity Risk Management.
• Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance) are an added advantage.
• Knowledge or training in technical analysis, LME operations, or commodities trading platforms is highly valued.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in commodity markets, specifically in non-ferrous metals trading, risk management, or market analysis.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience with LME-based hedging strategies, including execution and evaluation of metal futures and options.
• Strong working knowledge of global metal market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Proven experience in working with data modeling tools, technical indicators, and platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, Fastmarkets, or LME systems.
• Experience in collaborating with traders, operations, and finance teams to align hedging and risk strategies with commercial objectives.
• Prior exposure to managing or advising personal portfolios or angel investments is a strong plus.
• Leadership values, honest, hardworking and optimistic nature.