Company Description
Cometa Trading SA is a globally integrated commodity trading company specializing in thermal coal. Our operations encompass mining, processing, and trading, with a focus on maximizing value through efficient supply chain management, innovative trading strategies, and technical expertise.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Geneva, Switzerland, reporting directly to the Managing Director and Head of Trading, Tyam Kroon. The Trading Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the trading desk, emphasizing market analysis, risk management, trade execution, and business development. In addition to traditional trading responsibilities, this role will utilize a technical engineering background (preferably chemical) to enhance the understanding of commodities, 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 and optimize trading strategies to capture market opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trading opportunities and optimize 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:
- Leverage technical knowledge to understand the industrial processes relevant to trading profits.
- Evaluate the impact of processing methods on coal quality, aiding in higher margins and reduced processing costs.
- Support Cometa’s integrated supply chain by understanding the technical requirements of downstream clients.
- Collaborate with operations teams to optimize the efficiency of coal mines and processing units.
- 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.
- Support risk management by analyzing volatility, exposure, and position limits.
- Business Development and Strategic Planning:
- Support the expansion of Cometa’s trading activities into new commodity and growth opportunities.
- Conduct due diligence on potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Assist in developing 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 skills with a keen interest in global commodities markets.
- Technical expertise in engineering, including an understanding of process engineering and industrial operations.
- Experience in FX trading and currency risk management is preferred but not essential.
- Proficiency in trading platforms, financial analysis tools, and data visualization software.
- Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recent graduate with at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM or Engineering (preferably chemical).
- Proven interest or experience in commodity and FX trading along with process optimization is highly advantageous.
- Interest or familiarity with international trade, pricing structures, and supply chain management.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, VBA, MATLAB, Python, SQL, or other data analysis tools is preferred.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel as required.
- 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 drive commodity markets. The unique combination of skills will be critical as Cometa expands its trading activities and seeks to optimize production efficiencies across its asset portfolio and support expansion into other commodity markets.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.