Gerald Group · 9 hours ago
Trading Assistant - Copper Concentrates
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGerald Group is a leading private global metals trading company founded in 1962, specializing in commodities and commodity-linked assets. The Trading Assistant role involves supporting traders by tracking and analyzing commercial risks, managing physical movements of commodities, and generating reports that inform trading decisions.
Advanced MaterialsMiningPrecious MetalsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Maintain report and analyze profit and loss, risks and exposures resulting from the daily physical and derivative commercial activities of the trading desk
Ensure routine daily hedging of certain exposures is executed properly
Independently explain and justify the economics of each commercial deal or trading strategy and how changes in the market impact the strategy as well as overall position
Produce daily results and commentary in a concise manner for management and traders
Track the physical movement of commodities and associated coordination of financing banks, shipping and title documents, transfers, and associated risks
Identify arbitrage opportunities through coordination of market data and logistics costs
Track daily mark to market exposure arising from derivatives positions in various financial markets including but not limited to the London Metal Exchange, Chicago Mercantile Group and Shanghai Metals Exchange
Prepare and execute trade related commercial documents including but not limited to amendments, OTC financial instruments, trade, and price confirmations
Work closely with trader(s) to coordinate details of each trade from inception to execution including liaising with legal, logistics, credit, risk, finance teams and colleagues in various foreign offices to maximize the value of each transaction and ensure the information flow and capture is sufficient to satisfy reporting requirements and relevance to desk analysis
Full responsibility for integrity of data in trading systems used to capture and provide information relied on for commercial matters with direct financial and legal impact
Work with IT department to maximize efficiency in reporting
Provide analysis and manage various special projects as needed to support and maximize opportunities in a dynamic global trading environment
Other duties as directed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in finance, international studies, or other business/analytical field required
2-3 years related experience in a commodity trading environment preferred
Well spoken, assertive team player capable of effectively communicating in a dynamic global environment
Demonstrable ambition, initiative, and goals with proven ability to execute
Entrepreneurial drive and willingness to work non-traditional business hours
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work in office 5 days a week
Ability to travel
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Saving Account
401(k) plan with company match
Short- and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time
Company
Gerald Group
Gerald Group is a metal trading company that markets non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
Rabobank
2025-09-18Debt Financing· $700M
2025-02-07Debt Financing· $230M
2024-01-11Debt Financing· $185M
Leadership Team
Craig Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Hosking
Deputy CFO
Recent News
2025-09-19
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