IMC Trading

Commodities Trader - China

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Sydney, New South Wales

Hybrid

Senior level

Fintech • Machine Learning • Software • Financial Services

IMC is a proprietary trading firm powered by research and technology.

The Role

The Commodities Trader will develop and implement trading strategies in Chinese commodity markets, collaborate with analysts and researchers, and manage risks associated with trading activities.

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Your Core Responsibilities:

Develop, execute, and scale profitable trading strategies across Chinese commodities markets (e.g., energy, precious metals, base metals).
Trade futures and related derivatives on major Chinese exchanges (SHFE, DCE, ZCE, INE, GFEX) and relevant offshore venues.
Integrate fundamental research, macroeconomic analysis, and geopolitical developments into trading decisions.
Partner closely with the Commodities Analyst team to incorporate insights on supply/demand dynamics, inventory trends, shipping flows, regulatory developments, and government policy into actionable strategies.
Identify and position around upcoming market catalysts, volatility events, and structural dislocations.
Generate directional and volatility-driven trade ideas based on global and domestic Chinese market intelligence.
Work alongside quantitative researchers and technologists to refine execution, enhance data-driven decision-making, and scale systematic components of strategies.
Actively manage risk, including exposure to macro events, liquidity shifts, regulatory changes, and cross-border dynamics.
Contribute to continuous improvement of research frameworks, dashboards, and trading tools in collaboration with the Analyst and technology teams.

Your Skills and Experience:

Proven track record trading Chinese and/or global commodities futures and derivatives with consistent risk-adjusted returns.
Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, macroeconomic drivers, and geopolitical influences.
Deep knowledge of Chinese exchange rules, margin frameworks, and regulatory environment.
Demonstrated ability to translate fundamental and macro analysis into clear trading positioning.
Experience collaborating with analysts, quantitative researchers, and developers in a data-driven trading environment.
Strong risk management discipline and ability to trade around event-driven volatility.
Familiarity with Python, SQL, Bloomberg, or other analytics platforms is advantageous.
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken).
Ability to operate decisively in a fast-paced, competitive trading environment.

About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Top Skills

Bloomberg

Python

SQL

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The Company

HQ: Amsterdam

1,954 Employees

Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Why Work With Us

At IMC, the best ideas win, regardless of hierarchy. Graduates receive mentorship and make an impact from day one, while experienced hires get to shape their own path in a flexible, high-performance environment. We remove barriers so everyone can grow and help drive one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.