T304 - Senior Officer (Middle Office/Commodity Trading/Contract/Hybrid/Central)

As a Senior Officer in the Middle Office for Commodity Trading, your responsibilities will include generating and analyzing daily P&L and exposure reports, collaborating with the front office to resolve reporting discrepancies, and preparing monthly P&L explanations. You'll also track credit utilization and support trade details confirmation, ensuring compliance with risk policies.

The Senior Officer position requires a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Statistics. Additionally, a minimum of one year of experience in middle office functions such as P&L calculation and hedging, along with strong numerical skills, is essential. Familiarity with LME metals futures markets will also be beneficial.

The Senior Officer in the Middle Office is crucial for supporting risk management by analyzing P&L and exposure reports, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal and external regulations. By tracking credit and warehouse utilization and confirming trade details, you will help assess and mitigate performance risks effectively.

Familiarity with trading systems such as Entrade, along with experience in SAP or CTRM, is vital for a Senior Officer in Commodity Trading. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is also essential for handling data analysis and report generation.

Success as a Senior Officer in the Middle Office stems from strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. Logical thinking for analyzing P&L calculations and exceptional Excel skills are also key attributes.

When answering this question, detail the steps involved in collecting trading data, performing calculations to determine profit and loss, addressing discrepancies, and how you communicate these findings to stakeholders. Highlight your experience with systems like SAP or CTRM where applicable.

Discuss your methodology for identifying discrepancies, the tools you use for data analysis, and how you collaborate with different teams to investigate and resolve these variances. Emphasize your attention to detail and logical problem-solving techniques.

Share specific examples of how you've contributed to risk management practices, such as monitoring positions, assessing performance risks, or ensuring compliance with regulations. Relate these experiences back to any risk policies you've supported.

Provide an example of a high-pressure situation, detailing the tasks you had to complete, how you prioritized, and the outcome. Focus on your time management strategies and the skills you employed to deliver accurate results on time.

Discuss the procedures you follow for reviewing trade details, cross-referencing with original records, and collaborating with traders. Emphasize the importance of accuracy and your methods for maintaining it.

Talk about the various software tools you've utilized, such as Excel for P&L calculations or CTRM systems for trade data. Highlight any specific features of these tools that you leverage for efficiency.

Share specific examples of processes you've streamlined or improved in the middle office, including the results of these improvements. Discuss your proactive approach to evaluating and enhancing operational efficiency.

Describe your methods for assessing task urgency and importance, how you balance competing priorities, and any tools or frameworks you use to stay organized and productive.

Emphasize your ability to communicate effectively by breaking down complex concepts into simpler terms, using visuals or analogies, and ensuring understanding through questions and feedback.

Discuss your motivations for applying for this specific role, such as your passion for financial markets, your interest in risk management, and how you see your background contributing to the team's success.