Job Description

Our client, a mining/commodity trading firm that is very active in the global metals and minerals markets, is looking to hire a full-time IT Administrator (focus on CTRM - Commodity Trading Risk Management). This will be fully onsite out of their Greenwich, CT location.

You will report to the Information Systems Manager and have a direct dotted line into the COO!

In order to be considered, you must be interested in Python/Systems/Commodities.

About The Firm:

They have a long history of sourcing and suppling industrial metals to manufacturing companies globally. With over 100 years of overall trading experience, they are one of the most actively involved in ferrous and non-ferrous metals through various commodity groupings. They trade more than 100 uniquely sourced products and continue to seek opportunities that complement their already existing diversified portfolio.

Position Overview:

The position of CTRM / IT Administrator is responsible for the overall daily maintenance, monitoring and administration of the company’s Commodity Trade and Risk Management System, while also supporting local and global IT Initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Administration of Commodities Trade and Risk Management System

• Daily checking and reconciliation between system and automated processes (using Python)
• Oversight and control of manual system processes such as security, users, data storage/retention, server performance and connectivity
• Act as lead CTRM support for local office/team and assist global CTRM support team where possible
• Support operations and middle office teams in bulk corrections, changes, and entry utilizing backend tools
• Administer referential data, market data, and trade data
• Support ongoing development and testing of system with external developers utilizing JIRA platform
• Assist with spot data queries and report building requests
• Be involved with development of data warehouse (Python, AWS)
• Act as local Point of Contact (POC) for IT Department for basic, hardware setup, basic admin on O365, Dropbox, and local vendor management

Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree; preferred degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related subject.
• Prior experience in finance; experience in an environment that integrates technology and trading a plus
• Preferred understanding of commodities markets, trading life cycles, and hedging
• Knowledge of Excel, Python, VBA, familiar with REST APIs and JSON structure. SQL a plus.
• Fluent English essential as daily contact with traders and internal departments is conducted in English, any other language will be an advantage.
• Basic IT knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and skills

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