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Commodities Analyst – China

IMC Trading
🇭🇰Hong Kong🇦🇺SydneyMediorFull-timePosted August 20, 2026

About the Role

Our Analyst team plays a vital role in supporting the trading desk's decision-making. This role bridges the gap between market intelligence and trading, working closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and technologists. The analyst will deliver real-time insights and conduct in-depth fundamental analysis to inform trading strategies.

  • Conduct detailed fundamental, macroeconomic, and geopolitical analysis across Chinese and global commodity markets, with a focus on oil, LNG, petrochemical chain, base metals, and coal
  • Develop deep understanding of commodity value chains, including supply and demand dynamics, production economics, and trade flows
  • Track regulatory developments and government policy relevant to commodity markets
  • Identify and monitor upcoming catalysts and structural developments in commodity markets
  • Generate trading ideas and work closely with the trading team to evaluate and execute strategies
  • Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and research tools using Python, SQL, and analytics platforms

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a commodities-focused analytical role within the buy-side, sell-side, consulting, trading house, or a related environment.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, commodity value chains, and the macroeconomic factors that influence them.
  • Familiarity with Bloomberg or other market intelligence platforms.
  • High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.