Junior Trader (Lithium)

Responsibilities

• Physical Trading and Operations (50%)
• Develop relationships with lithium refineries, including those in China to identify trading opportunities as the individual learns more about the business.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage existing business, including contract flows and operations.
• The junior trader is expected to start with handling contract operations and post deal operations as a part of the learning process.
• Understand customer's needs and develop solutions and strategies to address them effectively.
• Gain a detailed understanding of the lithium supply chain, including identifying challenges and concerns of customers across the value chain.
• Acquire strong knowledge of the raw material value in use, and the production process of intermediate and end products.
• Develop a deep understanding of the market fundamentals, work with senior traders and managers to manage analytical models and provide analysis.
• Business Development and Transaction Support (25%)
• Engage with industry players, consultants and develop leads for strategic, structured investment and trading opportunities.
• Support due diligence of assets and opportunities.
• Work with corporate counterparties to understand their business and build financial models to evaluate assets and opportunities, provide transaction support for longer-term deals.
• Build financial models, conduct analysis on company financials, contributing to longer term structured transactions.
• Travel regularly to meet with market participants and to industry conferences.
• Conduct site visits of mine, end users for due diligence purposes
• Prepare explanation material, including reports and presentations to management and clients, support management on strategy update materials.
• Internal project management support, provide support including preparation of explanation materials, analysis and research in contribution to internal projects.
• Market Research (15%)
• Maintain and improve on fundamental supply and demand model for lithium products
• Buildup database of trade flow, mine supply and end demand, provide regular internal reporting on data and analysis.
• Conduct research on including pricing, supply/demand forecasting, VIU, cost models, working.
• Provide daily/weekly market reports to management and external clients.
• Prepare quarterly and annual market forecasts and analysis.
• Prepare presentations to management on market conditions from time to time, supporting the trading manager.
• Conduct market analysis based on robust information and networks, to effectively provide market reports to the stakeholders.
• Develop multiple analytical models as well as databases by capturing information and insights from daily activities.
• Think creatively utilizing generative AI tools to improve workflow.
• Derivative Operations Support (10%)
• Execute derivatives transactions when required, including liaising with brokers.
• Trade entry into internal systems, including CTRM and other risk management tools.
• Provide risk and P&L analysis, supporting senior traders.
• Deal ticket processing, and other derivative related operational issues.
• Provide quantitative analysis, write market summary reports and learn to analyze price movements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, International Trade, or a relevant discipline
• Relevant experience in the finance industry (e.g., equity research, sales, corporate finance, or trading-related roles)
• Experience working with corporate clients, preferably with exposure to regional or international markets.
• Good communication skills in English
• Mandarin proficiency is required due to the need to communicate with Mandarin-speaking customers and counterparties in key markets, including China.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage multiple tasks and transactions
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented, systematic, and well-organized
• Personal Attributes
• Team player with a collaborative and inclusive mindset
• Flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement
• Logical, resourceful, and forward-thinking
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Able to manage responsibilities effectively
• Able to work within deadlines
• Confident in communication and decision-making
• Good listener with strong interpersonal awareness
• Environment/ Working Conditions
• The role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel required for business purposes.
• The role involves managing multiple projects concurrently.
• This role may require respo

Additional Information

Scope This role supports the Lithium Trading team in RtMI and to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the desk, including operations, physical trading, derivatives operations and market research. The candidate would report to the General Manager, Lithium.

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