Commodities Clearing Sales - Specialist Markets (FFA, Dry Bulk and/or Power)

Job description

We are partnering with a well‑established financial institution is expanding and seeking for a Commodities Clearing Sales - Specialist Markets (FFA, Dry Bulk and/or Power). In this role you will have real ownership of clients, direct interaction with credit and ops, and a platform that resonates with Asian commodity flows and access to global large exchanges. This is a front‑office, revenue‑generating role focused on onboarding, structuring, and growing institutional clients' use of clearing, custody, and margin services for commodity derivatives. Key Responsibilities Originate and grow institutional clearing relationships for exchange‑cleared commodity derivatives Serve as the primary commercial contact for clients accessing, recognised commodity exchanges, Central counterparties (CCPs) and Clearing, custody and settlement services Advise clients on Exchange rulebooks and clearing requirements, initial and variation margin methodologies and account structures and collateral arrangements Support onboarding and expansion of clearing activity across FFA and freight derivatives, Dry bulk markets and/or exchange‑cleared power products Collaborate closely with internal partners across Clearing operations, Risk and margin, Credit and onboarding and Legal and compliance Partner with clients to increase clearing volumes, product scope and long‑term platform usage Maintain strong understanding of the clearing ecosystem, including CCP risk models, default waterfalls and regulatory obligations Requirements Experience in commodities clearing sales, client clearing coverage, or institutional clearing roles within a bank, financial institution, exchange, clearing house, or commodities brokerage Direct exposure to exchange‑cleared commodity derivatives, particularly FFA, dry bulk freight and/or power markets Strong understanding of exchange and CCP clearing frameworks, including margining, collateral, and onboarding processes Proven ability to manage institutional client relationships (trading firms, funds, utilities, brokers) in a regulated environment Commercial, front‑office mindset with experience originating or growing clearing relationships Comfortable working across operations, risk, credit, legal and compliance teams Kindly drop us a copy of your CV (word format) and through this application to register your interest. All our conversations will be kept strictly confidential. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you. Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number R16S8194) Desired Skills and Experience At least 5-10 years of experience in commodities sales, commodities broking or energy derivatives sales trader.