Sr. Analyst- Aluminum

About the Company

This position serves as a core Middle Office function within the Aluminum Division, covering product control, risk monitoring, and daily Middle Office operations in an independent capacity from the Front Office, and reports to the division's Risk Management Manager. A key responsibility of this role is the preparation and delivery of timely and accurate P&L and risk-related reports, including clear commentary and insights to support management decision-making and financial reporting requirements. The role is also expected to contribute to enhancing the frequency, quality, and usability of reporting outputs.

About the Role

This position serves as a core Middle Office function within the Aluminum Division, covering product control, risk monitoring, and daily Middle Office operations in an independent capacity from the Front Office, and reports to the division's Risk Management Manager.

Responsibilities

• Middle Office Operations Execution and Team Supervision (40%)
• Perform key Middle Office activities on a daily basis, including trade validation, settlement processing, market data updates, and position monitoring, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with established procedures.
• Review outputs and provide day-to-day guidance to team members on selected operational tasks to maintain consistency and quality of deliverables.
• Supervise recurring workflows (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly), including task allocation, progress monitoring, and ensuring appropriate backup coverage within the team.
• Contribute to team management through performance feedback, identification of operational gaps, and optimization of task allocation and workflow efficiency.
• Product Control, Market Risk Monitoring, and Analysis (25%)
• Monitor and analyze trading positions, market movements, and risk exposures (e.g., net position, spread, premium, inventory), ensuring alignment with approved limits and internal risk frameworks.
• Perform independent validation of P&L and positions, including investigation of discrepancies and consistency with underlying transactions and market drivers.
• Conduct P&L attribution and risk analysis to identify underlying drivers of performance and potential risk factors.
• Identify emerging or latent risks and provide analytical insights and constructive feedback to Front Office to support disciplined and informed risk-taking.
• Escalate unusual exposures, breaches, or risk concerns in a timely manner and support management in assessing implications.
• Management Reporting and Business Support (15%)
• Prepare and distribute periodic management reports related to P&L, risk exposure, and key performance indicators (daily/weekly/monthly), ensuring clarity, consistency, and timeliness.
• Provide concise commentary and actionable insights on P&L movements and risk positions to support management decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of reporting frameworks, including dashboards, KPIs, and reporting formats, in response to evolving business needs.
• Coordinate and deliver ad-hoc tasks, analysis, and reporting support related to both market and credit risk management, requested by management and stakeholders.

Internal Control, Audit, and Compliance Support (10%)

• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of internal control frameworks governing Middle Office operations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests, including preparation of supporting documentation and explanation of operational processes.
• Assist in monitoring operational compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards, and support remediation of identified control gaps where necessary.

Process Improvement, System Enhancement, and Cross-functional Coordination (10%)

• Drive and support process improvements and workflow optimization across the Aluminum Division, including Front Office, Logistics, and Back Office functions.
• Promote system enhancements and digital initiatives (e.g., CTRM/BI tools) to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of operations.
• Act as a coordination point across internal stakeholders and corporate functions (Accounting, Credit Risk, Legal, Compliance), supporting inquiries, issue resolution, and ad-hoc analytical requests.

Qualifications

• Key Qualifications:
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Middle Office, Product Control, or Risk Management within commodity trading, metals trading, financial markets, or a related trading environment.
• Solid understanding of the trading lifecycle, including physical and derivative transactions, with exposure to product control, market risk monitoring, and P&L reporting processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to validate, interpret, and explain P&L and risk exposures, including key drivers such as positions, spreads, and market movements.
• Proven ability to perform hands-on operational tasks while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to internal procedures.
• Experience reviewing work, providing operational guidance, and coordinating tasks within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Front Office, Logistics, Back Office, and corporate functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to ad-hoc requests, and operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the aluminum or broader metals trading business is preferred.
• Experience in credit risk management.
• Familiarity with CTRM/ETRM systems and data management tools.
• Experience in developing or utilizing BI/reporting tools for analysis and process improvement.
• Exposure to internal control frameworks, audit processes, or compliance-related activities.
• Experience contributing to process improvement, workflow optimization, or system enhancement initiatives.

Pay range and compensation package

$130,126.50- 157,221

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.