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Finding the right talent in the commodities sector can be challenging, particularly in a field that requires deep knowledge and adaptability. At Selby Jennings, we help companies like yours overcome these challenges by connecting you with top professionals who understand market volatility and are equipped to maximise profits. Whether you're seeking candidates who will seamlessly integrate into your team or need insights on retaining top talent, request a call back today to discover how our tailored hiring solutions can drive your success.

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Supporting talent needs through market volatility

Firms are hiring with more urgency as trading conditions stay volatile. We have seen rising demand for traders who can work across products, analysts with stronger data skills, and risk specialists who can manage faster price cycles. Our team helps clients build stable, high performing desks by connecting them with talent that understands shifting markets and can respond at speed.

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Commodities recruitment insights

Areas of expertise

Agricultural commodities trading

With the growing demand for agricultural and soft commodities, firms need expert traders to navigate these evolving markets. At Selby Jennings, we connect companies with top traders skilled in managing market trends, optimising trading strategies, and mitigating price volatility. Whether you're seeking agricultural traders, coffee traders, cocoa traders, or grain traders, we have the specialists you need to succeed in these competitive sectors.

Energy trading

Trading spans a wide range of commodities, from traditional oil and gas to clean and renewable energy sources. At Selby Jennings, we connect firms with top traders, including oil traders, gas traders, power traders, and renewable energy traders, who have the expertise to navigate these markets. As demand for both conventional and clean energy grows, competition for skilled trading talent intensifies. We help you secure the best professionals, capable of developing strategies to manage risk, optimise trading performance, and maximise profitability.

Soft commodities trading

Soft commodities like livestock and forestry products are essential to industries worldwide, requiring traders who can expertly manage market volatility and supply chain complexities. At Selby Jennings, we connect firms with top talent specialising in these dynamic markets. Whether you're looking for skilled livestock traders, timber traders, or forestry products specialists, we provide the professionals you need to thrive in this sector.

Hard commodities trading

At Selby Jennings, our expertise in hard commodities trading spans crucial markets like minerals and raw materials. We help firms recruit skilled traders who understand the nuances of these sectors and can drive performance and growth. Whether you need mineral traders or risk traders, we provide the professionals you need to navigate these markets successfully.

Metals trading

Metals trading is essential to industrial production and infrastructure development, and at Selby Jennings, we understand the importance of securing the right talent. We connect firms with expert traders who excel in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals markets. Whether you need base metals traders, precious metals traders, or ferrous metals traders, we provide the specialised professionals who can help drive your business to new heights.

Why partner with Selby Jennings

Tailored recruitment solutions

Every organization faces unique hiring challenges, and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in commodities recruitment. At Selby Jennings, we take the time to understand your specific business objectives and provide customized hiring strategies that align with your needs. Whether you require permanent hires or contract professionals, our tailored approach ensures we find the right fit with the precision your business demands.

Expertise in commodities

In the commodities sector, finding professionals with the right technical knowledge and market experience can be challenging. With 20 years of industry expertise, Selby Jennings focuses on hard and soft commodities, metals, energy, and agriculture. Our deep understanding of these markets allows us to identify skilled professionals who are equipped to drive your business forward and navigate the sector’s challenges.

Our global network of commodities talent

Sourcing top candidates quickly and effectively can be challenging, especially when some of the best professionals aren’t actively seeking new opportunities. By leveraging our extensive global network of commodities professionals, we can swiftly identify exceptional talent that may not be on the open market. Our strategic relationships and proactive recruitment methods ensure you have access to the best candidates, enhancing both the speed and success of your hiring process.

Comprehensive support & commitment to quality

Recruiting in the commodities sector goes beyond simply filling a position; it requires a focus on long-term success. At Selby Jennings, we offer comprehensive support by refining hiring strategies and providing career guidance to ensure the right fit for both clients and candidates. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our rigorous selection process, delivering hand-selected candidates who exceed the necessary qualifications and ensuring seamless integration with a lasting impact on your team.

We roles we typically hire

We connect commodities firms with high performing professionals across trading, risk, analytics, operations, and commercial strategy. Our recruiters focus on talent with sector knowledge in energy, metals, and agriculture, from junior through to executive level. This list outlines the roles we typically support across commodities and the functions that shape commercial performance.

Trading

Crude oil trader
Refined products trader
Natural gas or power trader
LNG trader
Metals trader
Agricultural trader
Options trader across energy, metals or agri
Prop trader in commodities
Assistant or junior trader

Sales

Commodity sales [corporates, hedge funds, utilities]
Energy sales
Metals sales
Agri sales
Investor sales linked to commodity derivatives

Structuring

Commodity structurer
Energy or metals derivatives structurer
Structured notes specialist linked to commodities
Hedging solutions specialist for corporates

Quant and analytics roles

These support models, pricing and strategy.

Commodities quant researcher
Quant strategist for energy, metals or agri
Options pricing quant
Quant developer for commodities trading
Algorithmic trading quant

Research roles

These support trading desks and investment teams.

Commodities research analyst
Energy analyst
Metals analyst
Agriculture analyst
Macro commodities strategist
Weather or supply and demand specialist

Risk roles

These protect the firm’s exposure.

Market risk manager with commodities focus
Credit risk manager for commodity trading clients
Model validation for commodity pricing models
Risk analyst supporting energy or metals desks

Middle office and operations roles

These keep the trading lifecycle running.

Trade support for commodities
PnL analyst
Operations analyst for physical or financial commodities
Settlements analyst
Scheduling or logistics coordinator in energy
Compliance officer with commodities focus

Technology roles tied to commodities

These build or maintain systems used by traders.

Commodities trading system developer
Data engineer for energy or metals data feeds
Python developer for analytics and automation
Software engineer for risk or pricing systems

Request a call back today to learn more about how we can support your hiring needs. Let us help you build the team that will drive your success.

Hiring solutions

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained commodities recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.