Vacancies

Commodity Traders

Position Summary

We are a dynamic exchange based commodity trading company primarily focused on crude oil but expanding into other asset classes allowing for scale and diversification, and are looking for ‘Specialist Traders’ to join our exciting commodity trading and vision team based in St James, London.

As Day-Traders, you will be buying and selling Crude Oil, Precious Metals such as Gold, Silver, Copper, Palladium, and other non-metal commodities like Lumber. Others will be added based on their economic situation and our trading strategies. These can range from option and futures market making, systematic, discretionary, or something we have not thought of yet. We have developed a trading methodology we call ‘Sculpting’, not to be confused with scalping. Scalping is taking advantage of small price movements by opening then closing trades in seconds or at most a few minutes. Sculpting is a skill where the trade depends on price movement and could vary from seconds to hours but still termed as day-trading as trades are closed before the end of the trading day. Sculpting is much more surgical and precise and depends on proprietary procedures and the instincts of the trader. We are looking to expand the products and strategies we trade to utilise our excess capital, so we will welcome your input on this going forward and determine if the strategy fits our risk/reward tolerances.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Commodity Trader you will be responsible for:

  • Trading a portfolio.
  • The revenue generation in your portfolio.
  • Be expected to manage the risk profile within the limits provided by the firm’s Risk Department.

Required Skills & Experiences

You will need to have:

  1. Three or more years of trading experience.
  2. Proven track record of profitability.
  3. Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
  4. Disciplined trading style.
  5. Ability to work under pressure.
  6. Ability to work on multiple positions simultaneously.
  7. Work well as part of a team.
  8. Strong understanding of risk in your products.
  9. Most important of all have a flexible open-minded mindset.

Why should you apply?

  • This is a chance to join a different commodity trading firm and to get exposure to many trading commodities on financial markets and quantitative development whilst working with a team of other exceptional traders, technologists, and visionaries.
  • Competitive Remuneration package plus Share of Bonus Pool. Our traders can earn well into six figures annually.
  • Great Location (St James, London).

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to find out more about this role, please send your CV and a recent head & shoulders photograph with a plain background to hr@bretcrown.com

Algorithm Programmer

Position Summary

We are looking for an Algorithm Programmer to join our commodity trading and

vision team based in St James, London. You will work towards automating our discretionary trading systems into algorithmic financial trading software using various technologies. You will be given the autonomy to design solutions creatively and follow through with implementation while collaborating closely with others.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Algorithm Engineer you will:

  • Convert our strategies into workable automated trading.
  • Provide advice and assistance in planning our automation.
  • Work with the technical department of our Brokerage firms.
  • Have technical responsibility for one or more significant sections of the assigned works.
  • Back-Test new system under the events of the past.

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Masters, Ph.D., in Mathematics or self-taught and have remarkable achievements to your credit.
  • Possess a solid understanding of algorithmic principles.
  • Experience in software development using C++/Python, MQL5, and testing debugging tools.
  • Ability to provide good technical design documents and clearly present complex ideas.
  • Excellent communication skills, teamwork, results-orientated attitude, proficiency in problem-solving.

Desirable Skills & Experiences

  • Ability to work in an exciting Team environment.
  • Participation at a low, middle, and high level in your field.
  • Dedication to the goals established – an achiever.
  • Previous work experience in the financial services sector.

Why should you apply?

  • This is a chance to join a commodity trading company and to get exposure to financial markets and quantitative development whilst working with a team of exceptional technologists and traders.
  • Competitive Salary (Share of Pool Bonus).
  • Great Location (10 minutes from the station).

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to find out more about this role, please send your CV and a recent head & shoulders photograph with a plain background to hr@bretcrown.com

Accountant

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to assist our Chief Financial Officer in managing our day-to-day accounting and finance functions.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled multi-tasker and experienced in building the accounting function within a rapidly growing young company with an understanding of how to navigate the challenges of scaling and beyond. The candidate will need the ability and be comfortable to wear many hats, particularly during the first 6 months whilst we build a team around us on a multinational level.

As a result, this will be a hugely varied and pivotal role within the management team that provides a great opportunity for growth and leadership.

The role will initially be split into two broad areas, Finance Operations, and Accounting & Strategy.

Over time the applicant’s focus will be primarily focused on Accounting and strategy, but for the first few months, the applicant will need you to get its hands dirty and take responsibility for both, to get our operations up and running.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Accountant you will:

  • Maintain Book-Keeping records on a day-to-day basis, reconcile accounts
  • Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable & Receivable processes
  • Process employee Payroll, Expense claims, and Credit Card reports
  • Perform regular Bank Reconciliations & Financial Analysis
  • Deal with all Month-End accounting routines
  • Deal with Debt Management and Collection
  • Manage Cash flows
  • Improve efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
  • Deal with Stakeholder management
  • Prepare and deal with Taxation matters ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
  • Assist CFO in preparing the financial statements and managing monthly budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Assist CFO in developing a financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.
  • Identify opportunities and drive process improvement

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills

  • The ideal candidate will be IT literate and Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, however, qualified by experience candidates will be considered. Previous exposure to IFRS or GAAP is a prerequisite.

Desirable Skills & Experiences

  • Confidentiality, excellent organisational skills, and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good staff relations and the ability to communicate clearly.

Why should you apply?

  • This is a chance to join a commodity trading company and to get exposure to financial markets and quantitative development whilst working with a team of exceptional technologists and traders.
  • Competitive Salary (Share of Pool Bonus).
  • Great Location (10 minutes from the station).

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to find out more about this role, please send your CV and a recent head & shoulders photograph with a plain background to hr@bretcrown.com

Office Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented driven General Office Administrator with exceptional communication skills, a love of numbers, and a desire to grow as part of our amazing team.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Office Administrator you will:

  • Answer telephones and deal with enquires with a tactful and helpful approach
  • Day-to-day administrative support including data entry, filing, and mailings
  • Co-ordinates general affairs requirements for operations department needs
  • Transferring, re-input data to and from office spreadsheets
  • Handle quality levels above minimums set by management
  • Apply data program and techniques and procedures
  • Prepare weekly and month-end statistic reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven 3+ years of work experience preferably in office work
  • Have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment
  • Fully competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Consistent accuracy with a high volume of processing
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Excellent telephone manner and customer service
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure

Why should you apply?

  • This is a chance to join a commodity trading company and to get exposure to financial markets and quantitative development whilst working with a team of exceptional technologists and traders.
  • Competitive Salary.
  • Great Location (10 minutes from the station).

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to find out more about this role, please send your CV and a recent head & shoulders photograph with a plain background to hr@bretcrown.com