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FDM Group

Commodity Operations Analyst

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London, United Kingdom

£ 45,000 / year

Freelance

25-04-2025

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Job Specifications

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Commodity Operations Analyst to work for our client within the banking sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

As a Commodity Operations Analyst you will be working for within our clients Commodity Operations team. As part of a highly skilled team, you will provide operational support and control to our growing Commodity Markets and Finance Division. This role offers the chance to work closely with trading and sales teams and gain exposure to a variety of physical commodity transactions, focusing on either Base Metals or Oil products.

Responsibilities
Validation of trade bookings, ensure accuracy and compliance in trade bookings
Drafting of trade confirmations: prepare and verify trade confirmations
Monitoring electronic matching portals: oversee electronic matching portals for transaction accuracy
Facilitating cash & physical asset settlements: manage settlements for cash and physical assets
Reconciling cash balances: perform regular reconciliations of cash balances
Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders and external clients
Utilise problem-solving skills to address client needs and enhance service delivery
Collaborate with local and global colleagues to ensure smooth daily operational processes
Identify and deliver process improvements to optimise workflow, increase efficiency, enhance controls, and improve service quality

Requirements
Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure are vital for this fast-paced role
Experience with commodities, ideally physical commodities (i.e. Oil or Metals)
Experience working on a trade floor or in a operations team
Strong technical skills – Python, SQL, VBA highly preferred
Understanding of commodity markets, pricing dynamics, logistics, and risk management

Why join us?
Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

About the Company

We’re FDM, an award-winning global business and technology consultancy. For over 30 years we’ve been powering the people behind tech and innovation. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and we are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide. Diversity, equity and inclusivity is at the core of everything we do. We have 4,000+ employees worldwide, with over 90 nationalities wo... Know more

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