Job Overview – Junior Trader (Metals):
Take on a pivotal role with our client as a Junior Trader in Stamford, CT. In this in-office position, you will support Traders and Senior Traders in managing trading books, analyzing opportunities, executing deals, and developing client relationships. This full-time role provides a path to independent profit contribution while deepening your expertise in metals markets and fostering global collaboration.
Compensation: $85,000 – $105,000/year + bonus
Location: Stamford, CT
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Responsibilities as the Junior Trader (Metals):
- Trade Analysis: Assist Traders in identifying and analyzing trading opportunities using advanced Excel and relevant tools.
- Reporting: Create detailed reports and presentations to support informed decision-making for management.
- Global Trade Management: Help manage purchases, sales, marketing, and risk, ensuring alignment with global trading strategies.
- Client Relations: Foster strong relationships with clients and counterparts to position the company as a preferred partner.
- Operational Support: Oversee trade execution, addressing delivery, shipping, quality, and payment issues with cross-team collaboration.
- Risk and Compliance: Monitor physical and futures positions to ensure adherence to risk limits and client credit requirements.
Qualifications for the Junior Trader (Metals):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience: 1-3 years of experience in physical metals, commodities operations, logistics, or risk management.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management abilities, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and ethical approach to problem-solving.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to quickly learn new software.
- Industry Knowledge: Advanced understanding of global geography, shipment transportation logistics, and Incoterms.
- Travel: Must be willing to travel as required.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.