Commodities Operations Analyst

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across 100 countries and six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, agriculture, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.  Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Discover more at http://www.javelincommodities.com/.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic global team. The successful candidate will join Javelin’s Trade Finance team, reporting to the VP, Trade Finance in the Singapore office, and will support the day-to-day trade finance activities of the business.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with up to 2 years’ experience who is looking to develop a career in Trade Finance and gain exposure to international commodities markets.

Key Responsibilities

·         Assist in the preparation and processing of import/export letters of credit and related documentation

·         Support the review of trade documents to ensure accuracy and compliance

·         Liaise with Trading and Logistics teams to help resolve queries and discrepancies

·         Build and maintain effective working relationships across internal teams

·         Communicate with banks and external partners regarding transactions and documentation

·         Support the monitoring and updating of daily reports within internal systems

·         Assist in tracking transactions and ensuring deadlines are met

Skills and Experience Required

·         Recent graduate or up to 2 years’ experience in trade finance, banking, or a related field

·         Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with documentation

·         Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

·         Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

·         Proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment

·         Interest in developing a career in Trade Finance

·         Basic understanding of international trade concepts (e.g. shipping terms, trade flows) is desirable

·         Awareness of UCP600/ISBP 745 is advantageous but not essential

·         Willingness to work towards a CDCS qualification

·         Fluent in written and spoken English

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection