Derivatives Sales Trader, Commodities

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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Develops commodity OTC derivatives clients across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Asia-Pacific; provides TRS, QIS, OTC options, and structured product solutions; negotiates ISDA agreements; manages account openings; analyzes products with research teams; presents roadshows; launches new products; and executes trades in coordination with trading, risk, compliance, and operations.
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Key Areas of Responsibilities
  • Responsible for client development, relationship management, and trade execution in commodity OTC derivatives across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the broader Asia-Pacific region;
  • Provide clients with TRS, QIS, OTC options, and other derivatives trading solutions, as well as structured product design;
  • Originate ISDA and other agreements negotiations, and manage client account opening processes;
  • Collaborate with macro and industry research teams to conduct product analysis and deliver periodic roadshow presentations;
  • Drive the launch and development of new products in Singapore;
  • Execute trades on client side across commodities assets and work closely with trading, risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure smooth full-cycle trade execution.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or above in business, finance, economics or STEM-related disciplines
  • At least 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., commodity OTC derivatives, futures or spot sales, trading, or business development) in banking/financial services industry or commodity industry
  • Familiarity with commodity markets and a solid understanding of OTC derivatives trading structures
  • Preferably with a valid Singapore work authorisation (Citizen or Permanent Resident)
  • Outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and a collaborative team spirit;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Mandarin are required due to the need to liaise with both Chinese and international clients.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance, economics, or a STEM-related discipline
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in commodity OTC derivatives, futures or spot sales, trading, or business development
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or the commodity industry
  • Familiarity with commodity markets and OTC derivatives trading structures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
  • Outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and collaborative team spirit
  • Valid Singapore work authorization as a citizen or permanent resident

CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLSA and has not been reviewed or approved by CLSA.

  • Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
  • Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
  • Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.

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The Company
HQ: Hong Kong
2,160 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com

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