Voima Gold Oy is a Helsinki-based company established in 2017 with a mission to protect and grow our customers’ purchasing power. Since then, we’ve grown steadily, reached our first profitable year last year, and are now excited to strengthen our core operations while expanding our services and product offering into new frontiers.
We are looking for a professional to strengthen and further develop our trading operations. You will take responsibility for the company’s trading activities (+€100 million annually) and evolve them in line with our strategic objectives. A key part of your role will be to build new hedging services for the company and its clients. You will work as part of the Voima Account team and collaborate closely with the finance/admin department.
This is an on-site position. Remote work is not available.
Key Responsibilities:
- FX trading and precious metals trading (including lending and market desk quoting)
- Understanding of futures and forward markets, including margin mechanics
- Execution of derivative-based hedging strategies, with a focus on commodity markets
- Proprietary trading opportunities on the company’s balance sheet
- Participation in counterparty trading agreement negotiations
- Co-design and development of the trading desk functions with the company’s leadership
- Improving operational efficiency and profitability through analysis and development initiatives
Requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in derivative hedging or commodity trading
- Relevant academic degree (e.g. in finance, economics, engineering, or related field)
- Understanding of derivative pricing and key contract structures
- Familiarity with market participants and industry practices
- Capability to design and offer hedging services both for the company and for clients
- Clear grasp of market dynamics; a solid understanding of commodity trading practices is essential
- Proficiency in English (both spoken and written)
Additional Assets:
- Experience in building or implementing trading strategies
- Familiarity with trading desk practices and operational models in financial markets
- Experience in contract negotiations and developing trading processes
Salary:
- Salary range: €4,500 – €6,500 per month + bonus schemes, depending on know-how and experience.
- Compensation is generally negotiable based on the candidate’s profile and responsibilities.
- We prefer to start on the lower end of the range, with the opportunity for increases once key responsibilities and performance targets (KPIs) are met.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter by email to [email protected].
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