Description

Our client is a top-tier, international investment banking arm of one of Asia's largest financial conglomerates. Backed by a premier global capital markets platform and deep institutional liquidity, the firm holds a dominant market position across cross-border commodity markets, corporate hedging solutions, and institutional execution.

We are seeking a high-caliber Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join their high-performing Global Commodities team in Hong Kong. This position offers exceptional market visibility, direct involvement in structuring both Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives, and significant room for commercial growth.
Why Join This Platform? (Key Selling Points)

• Institutional Market Leader: Leverage an industry-leading brand name with an extensive client footprint across Greater China, Asia-Pacific, and global markets.
• Comprehensive Product Suite: Offer full-spectrum commodities solutions spanning Exchange-Traded Futures/Options and complex OTC bespoke hedging derivatives across Energy, Metals, and Agriculture.
• Strong Balance Sheet & Liquidity: Work backed by robust capital, competitive pricing, and strong credit counterparty limits that enable high-volume client deal flows.
• Collaborative Trading & Structuring Desk: Direct daily collaboration with senior traders and structurers to execute sophisticated client orders and originate new structured products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Marketing & Origination: Drive sales and marketing efforts for both Exchange-Traded and OTC commodity derivatives solutions to institutional corporates, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), funds, and trading houses.
• Client Portfolio Management: Cultivate, expand, and manage key counterparty and client relationships; identify hedging and investment needs to deliver tailored commodity solutions.
• Trade Execution & Support: Partner closely with internal trading desks to execute daily client orders seamlessly while providing end-to-end transaction support.
• Risk Management & Limit Monitoring: Oversee daily trading positions, monitor client credit and risk exposures, and ensure all transactions align with internal risk frameworks.
• New Business Development: Assist in developing new commodity products, organizing institutional marketing events, and capturing emerging market trends.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to internal risk policies, HKMA/SFC regulatory frameworks, and market compliance standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline. CFA or relevant professional designation is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in commodities derivatives sales, marketing, or structuring within a reputable investment bank, brokerage, or financial institution. Candidates with 2+ years of full-time working experience in Hong Kong or overseas are preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong product knowledge across OTC and Listed commodity derivatives (Futures, Options, Swaps, Structure Notes).
• Regulatory Acumen: Solid understanding of regulatory, clearing, and compliance frameworks governing commodity derivatives markets.
• Languages: Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese (written and spoken) is essential to cover Greater China and international clients.