Investment Analys/Associate – Metals trading

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Middle Officer to join our Coal desk. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the trading team by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all transactions. This involves verifying trade details, coordinating with various departments, and resolving any discrepancies that may arise. Additionally, the Middle Officer will be responsible for managing and mitigating operational risks associated with trading activities. This includes conducting regular reconciliations, monitoring risk exposure, and implementing risk management strategies. The role also requires maintaining robust operational controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Analyst / Associate to join our Metals Trading team in Geneva, Switzerland
The role will support the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities across the metals and mining value chain, working closely with senior traders and internal stakeholders on financial analysis, due diligence and transaction review
The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing potential investments, building and reviewing financial models, coordinating internal workstreams and preparing investment materials for senior management

Key Responsibilities :
Support the review and assessment of investment opportunities within the metals and mining sector
Build, maintain and review detailed financial models to evaluate investment cases, project returns, sensitivities and risks
Partner closely with senior traders to analyse and assess strategic and commercial opportunities
Liaise with external counterparties, advisors and partners to review financial models and conduct transaction-related due diligence
Work alongside technical experts to incorporate operational, project and market assumptions into financial analysis
Coordinate internal workstreams across Structured Finance, Credit and Risk teams to support transaction evaluation and approval processes
Prepare high-quality investment memoranda, presentations and decision materials for senior management and internal committees
Assist in the ongoing monitoring of live opportunities and active investments as required

Candidate Profile :
2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity or a similar investment-focused role, ideally with a strong focus on metals and mining
Excellent understanding of financial analysis, valuation and investment review processes
Outstanding financial modelling skills with the ability to build and critically assess complex models
Strong analytical capabilities and high attention to detail
Experience in transaction execution, due diligence and preparing investment materials for senior stakeholders
Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and manage several workstreams simultaneously
Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in Chinese is highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications :
Prior exposure to metals trading, mining investments, natural resources or commodity-linked transactions would be advantageous
Experience working with technical, commercial and risk teams in a transaction environment is preferred
Familiarity with cross-border transactions and external stakeholder management would be beneficia