Hedging Desk Manager

As a Commodity Hedging Specialist for the Copper Desk at Shree Madhab Agencies Pvt Ltd, your role will involve designing, executing, and monitoring commodity hedging strategies to mitigate the impact of copper price volatility on procurement and production operations. You will work in close collaboration with procurement, finance, and trading teams to ensure that hedge strategies align with business goals and market conditions. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute hedging strategies for copper and related raw materials such as copper cathodes, rods, and scrap. - Manage commodity risk using instruments like futures, options, swaps, and structured products primarily on exchanges like LME and COMEX. - Monitor global copper markets, price trends, and macroeconomic indicators affecting the supply chain. - Coordinate with the procurement team to synchronize physical purchase volumes with financial hedge positions. - Analyze and recommend hedge ratios based on exposure, risk appetite, and market conditions. - Evaluate hedge performance through metrics such as mark-to-market (MTM), value-at-risk (VaR), and hedge effectiveness tests. - Ensure compliance with hedge accounting standards such as IFRS 9 or US GAAP, documentation, and internal controls. - Interface with external brokers, exchanges, and financial counterparties for trade execution and reporting. - Maintain and enhance hedging tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks using tools like Excel, Bloomberg, Eikon, or ERP systems like SAP. Qualifications & Skills: Required: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA/CFA preferred). - 10+ years of experience in commodity trading, risk management, or hedging; metals experience preferred. - Strong understanding of commodity markets, derivatives, and hedging concepts. - Familiarity with LME/COMEX contracts, pricing, and settlement mechanics. - Proficiency in Excel and experience with platforms like Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, or ERP systems like SAP. - Knowledge of hedge accounting standards and regulatory compliance. Preferred: - Experience with base metals, especially copper or aluminum. - Exposure to manufacturing or industrial procurement environments. - Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. In addition to the above, Shree Madhab Agencies Pvt Ltd offers competitive compensation and performance bonuses, exposure to global commodity markets, the opportunity to work on a high-impact risk management desk, and a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.,