# Commodities Operations Analyst - Precious Metals

**Company:** [G MASS](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/91YsMDGMxxHFRTgqyt1Uj9.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

G MASS is seeking an Associate / Senior Analyst to join one of our Investment Banking clients within their Precious Metals Operations function. You will play a central role in supporting the settlement, reconciliation, and risk control processes underpinning the firm's precious metals business, acting as a key point of contact between trading desks and operations.

This role is based in London, and would be an initial 6-12 month contract.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Manage the end-to-end settlement process for precious metals transactions, including physical settlement and delivery of gold bullion, silver, platinum, and palladium.
-   Oversee trade reconciliations and cash settlements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across the trade lifecycle.
-   Investigate and resolve discrepancies between trade details and confirmations, working closely with internal and external counterparties.
-   Serve as liaison between trading desks and operations, providing clear and timely updates on settlement status, issues, and priorities.
-   Utilise settlement systems and SWIFT messaging protocols to process and monitor precious metals transactions.
-   Apply comprehensive knowledge of precious metals markets, products, and settlement conventions to support day-to-day operations and problem resolution.
-   Contribute directly to the risk and control framework, identifying operating model gaps and supporting process improvement initiatives.
-   Collaborate closely with middle office, risk & control, and front office teams to ensure smooth operational delivery.
-   Maintain awareness of regulatory frameworks governing precious metals trading and settlement, ensuring adherence to relevant requirements.
-   Engage confidently with senior operations managers and front office stakeholders, including trading desk personnel, through clear communication and presentation of issues and solutions.

## Requirements

-   2-5+ years' experience in a commodity and/or operations role with substantial exposure to precious metals operations.
-   Comprehensive knowledge of precious metals markets, products, and settlement conventions, including physical settlement and delivery.
-   Settlement system experience along with familiarity with SWIFT messaging protocols.
-   Understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing precious metals trading and settlement.
-   Proven experience managing trade reconciliations and cash settlements.
-   Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
-   Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders across operations and the front office.

## Benefits

Salary: competitive salary

Length: Initial 6-12m contract