Senior Commodities SME - Business and Technology Advisory (h/f)

£800-£900 Inside IR35

3 days on site, occasional travel to Madrid may be required.

Initial 3 months

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

We are seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience in commodities advisory, ideally gained within investment banking or global trading houses.

The successful consultant will have deep expertise in commodities products such as swaps, forwards, emissions, and energy, coupled with a strong understanding of technology infrastructures like Murex.

This role will support a European financial institution in developing and enhancing its commodities business-providing strategic insight, operational recommendations, and technology advisory to strengthen business readiness and delivery capability.

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the current commodities roadmap and technology architecture.

• Assess business readiness across the full commodities life cycle - including pre-trade, post-trade, and clearing.

• Identify infrastructure and process gaps, and recommend improvements to product onboarding and operational efficiency.

• Advise on physical delivery models, inventory financing, and related operational frameworks.

• Collaborate with global IT teams to evaluate delivery capabilities.

• Support proposal development and define the scope for future implementation phases.

• Deliver a final strategic advisory report detailing architecture, operational gaps, and actionable recommendations.

• Proven track record in commodities advisory, ideally within investment banking or commodities trading environments.

• Strong understanding of commodities products - swaps, forwards, energy, emissions, metals, and power.

• Hands-on experience with Murex (commodities module) and Middle Office operations.

• Exposure to physical settlement and inventory financing models.

• Familiarity with CCP clearing, exchange connectivity, and regulatory frameworks (eg, CFTC).

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex business and technical needs into clear strategic plans.

• Experience within major commodities institutions (eg, Shell, BP, Glencore).

• Background in business management, new product onboarding, or senior technology roles.

• Knowledge of LME and precious metals markets.

• Understanding of global trading models and back-to-back structures.

• Location: London (occasional travel to Madrid as required)

• Duration: 3 months (advisory engagement)

• Focus: Strategic development of the client's commodities business and operating model

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.

emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin