Senior Trader - Precious Metals

Overview

The KRA to manage the dealing and trading in market including gold sales, client coordination, pricing validation, regulatory compliance, and transaction execution. The role serves as a strategic link between the StoneX teams across the globe, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient bullion transactions while maintaining high standards of service excellence and operational governance.

Responsibilities

• Bullion Sales \& Operations

• Manage the complete lifecycle of bullion desk operations including sales execution, order booking, transaction validation, and documentation.
• Coordinate with the \*\*Treasury Department\*\* for bullion pricing, trade execution, and daily rate dissemination to relevant internal teams.
• Execute client orders for physical bullion transactions ensuring accuracy, prompt turnaround, and adherence to pricing and settlement guidelines.
• Oversee transaction booking, accounting entries, reconciliation, and margin calculations related to bullion trades.

• Client Management \& Relationship Support

• Act as the \*\*primary contact point for corporate and institutional bullion clients\*\*, ensuring seamless communication and service delivery.
• Handle client queries related to bullion pricing, order execution, delivery status, and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers to support client acquisition, portfolio management, and cross\-selling of bullion\-linked solutions.
• Maintain accurate and updated client documentation as per KYC and AML guidelines.

• Compliance \& Risk Management

• Ensure all bullion transactions are executed in full compliance with \*\*RBI\*\*, \*\*FEMA\*\*, and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor trade\-related risks and ensure timely reporting and approvals for high\-value transactions.
• Support internal and external audit processes by maintaining appropriate records, MIS reports, and transaction trail documents.
• Implement process checks to minimize operational and compliance risks within the bullion desk.

• Coordination with Internal Departments

• Liaise with various teams for seamless trade settlement and accounting closure.
• Partner with Technology and Process Improvement teams to enhance automation in bullion transaction workflows.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance teams to update and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Market Intelligence \& Reporting

• Track bullion market trends, pricing movements, and macroeconomic developments affecting gold trade.
• Prepare daily and periodic \*\*MIS reports\*\*, P\&L statements, and bullion position summaries for senior management review.
• Provide market insights and analytical reports to support Treasury and Product teams in decision\-making and product innovation.

Qualifications

• *Skills \& Competencies**

• Strong knowledge of \*\*bullion markets\*\*, \*\*treasury operations\*\*, and \*\*precious metal trading\*\*.
• Excellent understanding of \*\*RBI guidelines\*\*, \*\*FEMA regulations\*\*, and \*\*KYC/AML norms\*\* related to bullion.
• Proficiency in financial systems (Synergy, RTGS/NEFT modules, MIS tools).
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong client management, communication, and problem\-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time\-sensitive trade deadlines.

• *Educational \& Professional Qualifications**

• Master’s Degree in Commerce / Finance / Banking or equivalent.
• 10–14 years of relevant experience in \*\*bullion trading, treasury coordination, or transaction banking operations\*\* in a leading financial institution.

• *Behavioral Attributes**

• Integrity and regulatory sensitivity
• Client\-centric mindset
• Operational excellence and accountability
• Collaborative work style
• Adaptability to dynamic market conditions

• *Why Join Us**

• Be part of a high\-growth startup shaping the future of bullion and digital asset investing.
• Exposure to end\-to\-end business operations and cutting\-edge fintech systems.
• Opportunity to take ownership and influence operational strategy from an early stage.
• Collaborative, merit\-based culture that values innovation and accountability.