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About the Role
This Commodity Operations role provides operational expertise to support the launch and development of a new commodities business in Japan, covering the end-to-end trade lifecycle for commodity derivatives, physical metal distribution, metal financing, and logistics management.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the metals trading desk and key stakeholders on new business initiatives to ensure appropriate front-to-back controls are implemented.
- Maintain close cooperation and communication with colleagues in other trading hubs, clients, logistics providers, and warehouse operators to support seamless logistics operations.
- Manage logistics processes, including documentation, customs clearance, warehouse release instructions, invoicing, and secure settlement, in accordance with internal control procedures, regulatory requirements, and client delivery timelines.
- Support the confirmation and settlement of commodity derivatives, physical metal distribution, metal financing, and exchange-traded products.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of processes and procedures with teams in Asia, London, Manila, and India to support business growth.
- Participate in projects, system-enhancement requirements, and process documentation in close partnership with technology teams and colleagues in London and India.
- Perform front-to-back reconciliations across cash, positions, and inventory; identify discrepancies and escalate them in accordance with established control protocols.
Requirements
- At least seven years of experience in a commodities role within a financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of base and precious metals markets and market practices.
- Understanding of Japanese precious metals distribution, including import and export processes and exchange delivery mechanisms.
- Understanding of local regulatory requirements for trade reporting and tax invoicing for precious metal transactions.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proven experience in logistics operations.
- Knowledge of commercial deal terms, title-transfer documentation, and delivery terms.
- Strong knowledge of the ISDA Commodity Definitions.
- Ability to build effective relationships inside and outside the firm and communicate with stakeholders who have varying levels of product knowledge.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong desktop computing skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and data-management skills.
- Excellent team player with effective communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in Japanese and English.
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
Skills
- Commodities Operations
- Commodity Derivatives
- Physical Metal Distribution
- Metal Financing
- Logistics Management
- Trade Lifecycle Management
- Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- System Enhancements
- Process Documentation
- Reconciliation
- AI Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Data Management
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Experience Level
- At least seven years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Corporate Group Insurance – premium borne by company
- Annual health checkup – cost borne by company
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Child care and elderly care benefits – corporate discount through designated child care & elderly care vendors
- EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work-life resources
- Employee networks – Diversity, volunteering, sports, family care - various activities to participate
- Special leaves entitlement
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
- A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
About the Company
- Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.
- We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
- Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.