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Graduate Commodities Trader

Amius is offering a one-year graduate program for aspiring commodities traders, providing extensive training in commodities markets, options, and derivatives, along with mentorship and performance reviews. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to complete industry certifications and may secure permanent positions within the company. The program emphasizes Amius's core values of teamwork, trust, and passion, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Graduate Commodities Trader

Amius is offering a one-year graduate program for aspiring commodities traders, providing extensive training in commodities markets, options, and derivatives, along with mentorship and performance reviews. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to complete industry certifications and may secure permanent positions within the company. The program emphasizes Amius's core values of teamwork, trust, and passion, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Amius - Commodities Trader, Grad Programme

candidate information pack


June 2024
We are and have always been a pioneer
in the OTC derivatives space. This
provides for a world of possibilities for
our customers and our colleagues.

We constantly challenge ourselves to be


bigger and better and are looking for the
right talent to be part of that continuous
journey of expansion.

Join us, share the vision, create the future


and make it yours!

Adrian Brickell
Chief Executive Officer

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Adrian Brickell, CEO - on TEAM:
"One element that makes Amius special is our people.
It's incredibly rewarding to nurture talent, to see people
grow and be a part of their journey. It's personally
satisfying but it's also great for the company. That focus

The Amius Way on our people is something I want to be sure we


maintain as we grow."

We firmly believe our success is built upon the way Matthias Bormann, Director - on TRUST:
we do business. Our values make a difference to "For us to scale our business in the ambitious way we
our clients too; they're part of the reason they have set out, we need to excel at empowering others.
choose to work with Amius and why they stay with We need to be confident that the people around us can
us over time. own their tasks and have the clarity they need to deliver
what is expected of them."
The Amius Way defines those values and sets out
what makes Amius tick. It acts as our guiding Alan Ng, Director - on PASSION:
principle, helping us all be clear on how to interact "Achieving excellence is not something that can be done
with each other, with our clients and with our 'ad hoc' - it requires a change in mindset where each of
stakeholders. It ensures we continue to keep these us understands the part we play in delivering a shared
three core values at the heart of everything we do strategic vision, and where each of us is invested in its
as the business grows and our team expands. long-term success.

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About the role
This one-year graduate position offers an extensive
overview of commodities markets and provides a
deep understanding of options and derivative
products commonly traded in these markets.

The placement includes the opportunity to complete


relevant industry examinations, such as the
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Level 3 Certificate.

With mentorship and regular performance reviews,


this programme is ideal for candidates aiming for
a permanent role as a Commodities Trader or a
related position, contingent on their success in
the programme.

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What you'll be doing
Orientation and Training (Months 1-3) Trading desk experience (Months 4-12):
Introduction to Commodities Trading: Market Analysis: Conduct market research and
Comprehensive overview of commodities analysis to understand trends, supply and
markets, including energy, agricultural products, demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors
and FX. affecting commodity prices.
Options and Derivatives: Understanding options Trade Execution: Assist traders in executing
and derivative products commonly traded in trades and managing positions, learning the
commodities markets, including futures, intricacies of trade lifecycle management.
forwards, options, and swaps. Portfolio Management: Participate in managing a
Risk Management and Compliance: portfolio of commodity positions, applying risk
Understanding the regulatory environment and management techniques to manage the
risk management practices in commodities portfolio effectively.
trading, including the use of derivatives.
Professional Certification: Preparation for and
completion of relevant industry examinations,
such as the Chartered Institute for Securities &
Investment (CISI) Level 3 Certificate.

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What you'll be doing
Mentorship and Career Development (Ongoing): Final Assessment and Placement (Month 12):
Mentorship: Receive guidance and feedback Comprehensive Evaluation: Final assessment of
from experienced traders and industry skills and knowledge gained throughout the
professionals. programme.
Performance Reviews: Regular reviews to assess Career Pathway Discussion: Work with senior
progress, provide constructive feedback, and set managers to discuss potential career paths and
development goals. opportunities within the company.
Permanent Placement: Successful graduates will
be offered a permanent position as a
Commodities Trader or a related role, tailored to
their skills and interests.

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The skills we're
looking for
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work quickly and under pressure.

Desirable: Proficiency in Python programming


language for data analysis and automation tasks.

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Who you'd be working with

Sahan de Silva Francesco Corradi Monica Radley


Head of Trading Trader Trader

Ed Shawcross Filippo Bounous Zac Cohen


Trader Trading Analyst Trading Assistant

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What Amius offers
An opportunity to join our Employee Ownership
Trust and benefit as a beneficiary in respect of
dividends and discretionary tax free cash
bonuses

Discretionary bonus scheme paid twice yearly

Private healthcare insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme (4% contribution)

Hybrid remote working

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Build on our success We are entrepreneurial innovators in the derivatives
space with a growing list of clients, globally. We are
on a unique journey to grow and revolutionise an
industry, our business and ourselves. We never settle
and will keep evolving.

Share our vision We are pioneering in the OTC derivatives space,


creating the path that others have followed. World
class products and a world of opportunity brought
together by team, trust and passion.

Make it yours Amius is an open, progressive environment where


colleagues are trusted to embrace the challenge of
delivering for clients in an innovative way. This
encourages true collaboration with each other as
well as the customer to deliver a bespoke solution.
Own the opportunity. Relish the chance to bring
your own ideas and see how they impact our future
and yours.

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Let's chat

If you’re interested in applying for this role contact:


Christabel Sylvester Bradley

+44 203 880 6295


[email protected]

For more information about


Amius and individual profiles
CLICK HERE to visit our website.

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Our vision statement:
To be the global partner of choice for risk
management and hedging. Harnessing our
people, culture, and technology, we provide
innovative, trusted solutions, and a tailored
amius.com | +44 (0) 20 7268 7700 | [email protected] service to our clients.

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