Company Description
Cometa Trading SA is a globally integrated commodity trading company specializing in thermal coal. With operations that encompass mining, processing, and trading, Cometa is committed to maximizing value through efficient supply chain management and innovative trading strategies guided by technical expertise.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Geneva, Switzerland, reporting directly to Managing Director and Head of Trading, Tyam Kroon. The Trading Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the trading desk, focusing on market analysis, risk management, trade execution, and business development. This position will leverage a technical engineering background (preferably in chemical engineering) to enhance the understanding of commodities, thereby supporting Cometa’s integrated supply chain from upstream extraction to downstream processing and refining.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Analysis and Trade Execution:
- Assist in executing trades for thermal coal, optimizing trading strategies to capture market opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trading opportunities and refine trading strategies.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, pricing structures, and supply-demand dynamics specific to the coal industry.
- Utilize advanced data analytics and trading software to support decision-making.
- Technical Process and Commodity Quality Understanding:
- Use technical knowledge to comprehend industrial processes relevant to trading profits.
- Evaluate the impact of processing methods on coal quality, helping secure higher margins and lower processing costs.
- Support Cometa’s integrated supply chain by understanding the technical needs of downstream clients to ensure consistent product quality.
- Collaborate with operations teams to enhance the efficiency of coal mines and processing units, supporting production planning and cost reduction.
- FX Trading and Currency Risk Management:
- Manage cross-currency exposures, including USD/ZAR trades, to minimize FX risk and protect trading margins.
- Monitor currency markets and implement hedging strategies to reduce volatility in commodity pricing.
- Work closely with finance teams to align trading strategies with broader financial objectives.
- Financial Analysis and Risk Management:
- Prepare and analyze P&L statements for trading positions, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and revenues.
- Support risk management efforts by assessing volatility, exposure, and position limits.
- Business Development and Strategic Planning:
- Assist in the expansion of Cometa’s trading activities into new commodities and growth opportunities.
- Conduct due diligence on potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Help develop new trading strategies aligned with market trends and client needs.
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with logistics, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration across the value chain.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and financial institutions.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen interest in global commodities markets.
- Technical expertise in engineering, particularly in process engineering and industrial operations.
- Experience in FX trading and currency risk management is preferred but not essential.
- Proficient in trading platforms, financial analysis tools, and data visualization software.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Engineering (preferably chemical).
- Proven interest or experience in commodity and FX trading, as well as process optimization, is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with international trade, pricing structures, and supply chain management.
- Advanced skills in Excel, VBA, MATLAB, Python, SQL, and/or other data analysis tools are preferred.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Strong adherence to financial governance and ethical business practices.
This role is ideal for a technically-minded individual with a passion for trading and a deep understanding of the industrial processes that govern commodity markets. This unique combination of skills will be pivotal as Cometa expands its trading activities and seeks to optimize production efficiencies across its asset portfolio while supporting growth into other commodity markets.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.