Project Lead Physical Metals Settlement
Job Description
We're working with a leading global investment bank that is beginning the build-out of a physical metals trading business, with the capability to physically settle gold and other metals.
To support this initiative, we're looking for a hands-on operations professional, ideally with experience in commodities, physical trading, or post-trade operations, to help design and implement the initial processes, controls, and infrastructure needed to get the business up and running.
Requirements:
Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end operational processes for physical metals trading and settlement
Define and establish governance, control, and settlement frameworks aligned with internal and regulatory requirements
Collaborate closely with front office, risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure operational readiness
Oversee onboarding of key infrastructure, systems, and third-party providers (e.g. vaulting, logistics, clearing)
Identify and resolve operational gaps and risks, proposing practical solutions and scalable improvements
Contribute to defining the future-state operating model and support the transition from build phase to steady-state operations
Requirements
Experience in physical commodities trading, precious metals, or commodities operations Demonstrated success in building new processes and controls from scratch in a financial institution Strong understanding of operational risk, regulatory requirements, and settlement processes
Benefits
Rate: to be discussed
Length: initial 6-month contract
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4055213
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationLondon, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned