Scope

This role supports the Lithium Trading team in RtMI and to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the desk, including operations, physical trading, derivatives operations and market research. The candidate would report to the General Manager, Lithium.

Responsibilities

1.             Physical Trading and Operations (50%)

·      Develop relationships with lithium refineries, including those in China to identify trading opportunities as the individual learns more about the business.

·      Maintain customer relationships and manage existing business, including contract flows and operations.

·      The junior trader is expected to start with handling contract operations and post deal operations as a part of the learning process.

·      Understand customer’s needs and develop solutions and strategies to address them effectively.

·      Gain a detailed understanding of the lithium supply chain, including identifying challenges and concerns of customers across the value chain.

·      Acquire strong knowledge of the raw material value in use, and the production process of intermediate and end products.

·      Develop a deep understanding of the market fundamentals, work with senior traders and managers to manage analytical models and provide analysis.

2.             Business Development and Transaction Support (25%)

·      Engage with industry players, consultants and develop leads for strategic, structured investment and trading opportunities.

·      Support due diligence of assets and opportunities.

·      Work with corporate counterparties to understand their business and build financial models to evaluate assets and opportunities, provide transaction support for longer-term deals.

·      Build financial models, conduct analysis on company financials, contributing to longer term structured transactions.

·      Travel regularly to meet with market participants and to industry conferences.

·      Conduct site visits of mine, end users for due diligence purposes

·      Prepare explanation material, including reports and presentations to management and clients, support management on strategy update materials.

·      Internal project management support, provide support including preparation of explanation materials, analysis and research in contribution to internal projects.

3.             Market Research (15%)

·      Maintain and improve on fundamental supply and demand model for lithium products

·      Buildup database of trade flow, mine supply and end demand, provide regular internal reporting on data and analysis.

·      Conduct research on including pricing, supply/demand forecasting, VIU, cost models, working.

·      Provide daily/weekly market reports to management and external clients.

·      Prepare quarterly and annual market forecasts and analysis.

·      Prepare presentations to management on market conditions from time to time, supporting the trading manager.

·      Conduct market analysis based on robust information and networks, to effectively provide market reports to the stakeholders.

·      Develop multiple analytical models as well as databases by capturing information and insights from daily activities.

·      Think creatively utilizing generative AI tools to improve workflow.

4.             Derivative Operations Support (10%)

·      Execute derivatives transactions when required, including liaising with brokers.

·      Trade entry into internal systems, including CTRM and other risk management tools.

·      Provide risk and P&L analysis, supporting senior traders.

·      Deal ticket processing, and other derivative related operational issues.

·      Provide quantitative analysis, write market summary reports and learn to analyze price movements.

EXPERIENCE

·      Bachelor’s degree in business, International Trade, or a relevant discipline 

·      Relevant experience in the finance industry (e.g., equity research, sales, corporate finance, or trading-related roles) 

·      Experience working with corporate clients, preferably with exposure to regional or international markets.   

·      Good communication skills in English 

·      Mandarin proficiency is required due to the need to communicate with Mandarin-speaking customers and counterparties in key markets, including China.

·      Strong work ethic with the ability to manage multiple tasks and transactions 

·      Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills 

·      Detail-oriented, systematic, and well-organized 

Personal Attributes

·      Team player with a collaborative and inclusive mindset

·      Flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic work environment

·      Demonstrates honesty and integrity

·      Open to feedback and continuous improvement

·      Logical, resourceful, and forward-thinking

·      Entrepreneurial mindset

·      Able to manage responsibilities effectively

·      Able to work within deadlines

·      Confident in communication and decision-making

·      Good listener with strong interpersonal awareness

Environment/ Working Conditions

·      The role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel required for business purposes.

·      The role involves managing multiple projects concurrently.

·       This role may require responding to ad hoc requests and addressing stakeholder needs as they arise.