大宗研究员(金属)

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Metals Market Intelligence Analyst to strengthen our market research and intelligence capabilities across global industrial metals markets. This role combines market analysis, intelligence gathering, and trading desk support, providing valuable insights that help drive trading and risk management decisions.
  • Build a market network that travels across physical and derivative metals.
  • Build a market network that travels across physical and derivative metals.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international commodities organization with a strong presence across global physical and derivatives markets. The company specializes in market-driven trading activities and is recognized for its entrepreneurial culture, collaborative environment, and deep industry expertise.

Job Description

  • Monitor and analyze physical and futures markets, identifying price trends, market structure changes, liquidity developments, and trading opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, including brokers, counterparties, producers, consumers, and market analysts, to obtain timely and actionable market intelligence.
  • Collect, interpret, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative market information into clear insights regarding supply-demand dynamics, market risks, and opportunities.
  • Conduct analysis of market fundamentals, pricing structures, trade economics, policies, inventories, logistics, and macroeconomic developments affecting metals markets.
  • Prepare regular market reports, presentations, trading updates, and ad-hoc analyses for traders and senior stakeholders.
  • Track and explain key market drivers, such as transportation disruptions, weather events, policy changes, inventory movements, and positioning activity.
  • Support the trading desk with execution-related activities, including trade capture, order management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor execution quality and identify potential issues related to timing, pricing, or operational processes.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with internal controls, risk management frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Provide trading desk support during periods of high market activity and assist with trade flow management when required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in commodities trading, brokerage, market research, analytics, or a related market-facing role.
  • Strong understanding of metals, commodities, or financial markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and leverage industry relationships to generate valuable market intelligence.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data, assess fundamentals, and evaluate commercial opportunities.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to transform complex information into clear and actionable insights.
  • Advanced Excel capabilities and familiarity with market data platforms, trading systems, or analytical tools.
  • High attention to detail and strong numerical aptitude.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Professional-level English communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic international commodities trading environment.
  • Exposure to global metals markets and direct interaction with industry participants.
  • Clear career development opportunities within market analysis, trading, and commercial functions.
  • Collaborative team culture with access to experienced industry professionals and decision-makers.



Contact
Junvy Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7059603
Phone number
+8621 6026 8087

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Equity Research
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Junvy Zhang
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8087
Job Reference
JN-072026-7059603

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.