Commodity Solutions Specialist

What we are looking for: Based in the City of London, the Commodity Solutions Specialist role is a key position supporting the UK market within our Corporate Risk & Treasury Management (CRTM) Europe & Africa team.The team delivers a comprehensive portfolio of financial risk management solutions, serving a diverse corporate client base across the UK, the Netherlands, and the broader Europe & Africa region. This is your opportunity to help businesses navigate complex market challenges and achieve their strategic objectives through innovative hedging strategies.We are looking for a results-driven professional with strong knowledge of commodity markets and risk management solutions, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with corporate clients. The Role: As part of our Corporate Risk & Treasury Management (CRTM) Europe & Africa team, you will leverage existing corporate lending relationships to deliver tailored Markets solutions, driving cross-sell opportunities and generating additional income across our European and African client base. Key Responsibilities Build and deepen strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, including Procurement Managers, Corporate Treasurers, and CFOs Identify and expand cross-sell opportunities with high-value, ambition-driven clients, aligning solutions with evolving needs and priorities Drive success in the Commodities domain for UK clients and those within our Banking for Food and Banking for Energy Transition sectors Execute commodity derivative products, with a focus on energy and metals linked to the Energy Transition, High Tech & Digital and Construction & Real Estate initiatives Analyse client commodity exposures to identify risk mitigation strategies and growth opportunities Provide active coverage and management of a dedicated client portfolio. Skills & Experience Required: Proven work experience in financial markets or related field Suitable knowledge of commodity instruments (particularly power, gas and/or metals) - trading, sales, execution and product development Creativity in your complex problem solving skills and performing while being in control Service orientation towards our external and internal clients Judgement & decision making - you need to be able to make quick decisions when necessary Fluent in English (both spoken & written). One or more European language would be advantageous, specifically French, Italian, Spanish or Dutch. What we offer you: We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where bankers can thrive. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute ideas, and help deliver meaningful outcomes that make a real impact - while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This is an opportunity to innovate, influence and make a lasting impact within a cooperative wholesale bank committed to excellence, growth, and sustainable success.Our Benefits for this role include: A competitive salary A discretionary annual bonus 28 days' holiday, plus the option to buy additional days Company pension scheme plus other financial benefit schemes Private medical insurance, regular health screening checks plus other health benefits A range of family friendly policies and lifestyle benefits Salary sacrifice schemes - cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Plus, many more incentives As well as helping our clients to grow their businesses, we are fully committed to growing our people to make them the best that they can be. We embrace differences and strive to create a truly inclusive work culture, based on trust and respect for all. A place where everyone can be themselves and bring their whole selves to work along with their unique experiences, background, and expertise. We strive to empower our people to focus on their wellbeing, by providing a range of resources that will enable them to flourish both in and outside of the workplace. Our ambition is to maintain sustainable, meaningful, and collaborative working environments so that our people understand how they contribute to our vision and overall mission, they can be healthy at work and bring the best version of themselves to our vibrant UK Branch community. We are an equal opportunities employer. Should you require any additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or health condition, or if you require any support or assistance due any individual characteristics you may have, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Talent Acquisition Team who will work with you to consider any adjustments, or support, which we can reasonably make or provide. Application Process: Deadline for application: 23 December 2025 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date). Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed, please apply via the link.For more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on The Application ProcessThis is our standard application process. It may vary by role. Step 2 Interview We invite you for one or more (online) interviews. We want to know if you fit the role and the team. You probably have many questions for us too. For some positions, we may also ask you to complete an assignment or assessment. Step 3 Our Offer Commodity Solutions SpecialistLocation: London (GB)