Precious Metals Trade Operator - London, United Kingdom - Richard James Recruitment Specialists

Richard James Recruitment Specialists

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

SALARY COMPETITIVE ROLE TYPE PERMANENT LOCATION LONDON, UK

Our client is a global Metals trading company; part of an international group based in Central London.

The focus of the role is to provide daily support for the Tokyo and NY offices with regards to metal transfers, currency settlements, data reconciliation, etc.

The secondary part of the role will be to provide support for the physical precious metals business, as well as working on new business development projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Arrange metal and currency settlements in accordance with company procedures within tight deadlines
Administration and settlements of longterm contracts & processing financing.
Following up on overdue payments and settle overdue payment if necessary.
Investigate settlement queries with the Accounts Department and customers
Data entry/ data check.
Daily multicurrency Settlements.
Report and account reconciliation (daily & monthly) investigate problems where necessary.
Prepare and send invoices.
Maintain the digital filing and archiving systems.
Maintain the customer database.
Maintain, monitor, and extract information as required from the trading and accounting systems.
Trade Input into IT2 and data import.
Trade input checking as part of EOD closing process.
FX reconciliations against metal trades.
Be aware of leases maturing and assist the marketers with documentation and administration.
Assist with physical shipments/logistics.
Assist internal and external audit requests.
Carry out ad hoc departmental tasks as instructed by line manager as/ when required.
Collaborate with the external system vendor and internal IT Department for trouble shooting.
Fully understand all accounting requirements relevant to the transactions.
Troubleshoot internal and external issues and resolve such problems or claims with counter parties smoothly.
Ensure efficient document workflow under company's internal control procedures.
Have the ability to create a new workflow process from start to finish in line with company policy and internal control regulations
Provide support with new projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree level education & GCSE level Mathematics & English language (overseas equivalents apply)
Good knowledge of Precious Metals market, settlements, deliveries would be advantageous.
Basic understanding of the mechanics of Front Office trading
Strong PC skills for utilising current systems and adapting to new electronic ways of working
Professional influencing and negotiation skills
Able to work independently and as part of a wider teamer team
Strong prioritisation skills and ability to selforganise tasks allocated organise tasks allocated
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks without direct supervision
Fluent in written and spoken English language skills at business level
Ability to work to a very high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
High level of numeracy
Microsoft office skills to intermediate level (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Experience in physical Precious Metals logistics advantageous.
IT knowledge of SAP