Commodities Trader - China

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and scale profitable trading strategies across Chinese commodities markets (e.g., energy, precious metals, base metals).
• Trade futures and related derivatives on major Chinese exchanges (SHFE, DCE, ZCE, INE, GFEX) and relevant offshore venues.
• Integrate fundamental research, macroeconomic analysis, and geopolitical developments into trading decisions.
• Partner closely with the Commodities Analyst team to incorporate insights on supply/demand dynamics, inventory trends, shipping flows, regulatory developments, and government policy into actionable strategies.
• Identify and position around upcoming market catalysts, volatility events, and structural dislocations.
• Generate directional and volatility-driven trade ideas based on global and domestic Chinese market intelligence.
• Work alongside quantitative researchers and technologists to refine execution, enhance data-driven decision-making, and scale systematic components of strategies.
• Actively manage risk, including exposure to macro events, liquidity shifts, regulatory changes, and cross-border dynamics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of research frameworks, dashboards, and trading tools in collaboration with the Analyst and technology teams.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record trading Chinese and/or global commodities futures and derivatives with consistent risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, macroeconomic drivers, and geopolitical influences.
• Deep knowledge of Chinese exchange rules, margin frameworks, and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate fundamental and macro analysis into clear trading positioning.
• Experience collaborating with analysts, quantitative researchers, and developers in a data-driven trading environment.
• Strong risk management discipline and ability to trade around event-driven volatility.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, Bloomberg, or other analytics platforms is advantageous.
• Ability to operate decisively in a fast-paced, competitive trading environment.