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About the Role

This role is a senior position within the Commodity Derivatives team, focusing on Base and Precious Metals in the UK. The primary responsibility is managing the trading book in collaboration with the wider Trading team, utilizing market judgment, risk management, and execution skills to achieve sustainable revenues and support the trading franchise's growth. The role requires adherence to regulations and internal policies, and the successful candidate will be identified as a Material Risk Taker (MRT) under the PRA/FCA Certification Regime.

Responsibilities

Champion a client-focused culture to deepen relationships and leverage bank resources.
Lead oversight of the metals trading book as a senior trader, managing risk with sound judgment.
Engage with clients and stakeholders to share market insights, identify opportunities, and execute transactions.
Partner with Relationship Managers to expand the client base and cross-sell capabilities.
Stay informed about industry developments, market conditions, competitor practices, and regulatory changes.
Apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in daily activities and decisions.
Pursue effective and efficient operations, maintaining strong business controls for regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, and conduct risk.
Contribute to a high-performing, respectful, and inclusive team environment.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required, preferably in STEM or a related discipline such as Finance, Economics, or Business.
Strong product knowledge and understanding of financial markets.
Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, and trading protocols.
High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to compliance.
Experience in Precious and Base Metals derivative trading.

Skills

Market judgement
Risk management
Collaborative execution
Client relationship management
Market insights
Transaction execution
Cross-selling
Stakeholder engagement
Hedging facilities
Industry analysis
Regulatory compliance
Operational risk management
AML/ATF risk management
Conduct risk management
Team collaboration

Location

London, England, UK

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business
Advanced degree or CFA designation is an asset

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas.
Our purpose is: 'for every future'.
We help customers, their families, and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

Equal Opportunity

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.