Metals Operations SME

Job DescriptionMetals Operations SME3 days on siteLondon based4 month engagementemagine 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 an experienced Metals Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the implementation of operational setups across the physical precious and base metals markets. This role is essential to ensuring that all logistics, compliance, and market-specific requirements are fully addressed during the project phase. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in metals operations, strong knowledge of LBMA practices, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.Main ResponsibilitiesLead the implementation of operational processes for physical precious and base metals.Oversee end-to-end logistics, including insurance, freight, and transportation management.Manage vaulting operations and ensure delivery requirements within the LBMA market are fully met.Conduct due diligence, monitoring, and control activities for effective inventory management.Coordinate efforts across teams to ensure a seamless and efficient operational setup.Key RequirementsProven experience of implementing operations processes.Deep understanding of the physical precious and base metals markets.Proven experience with LBMA market operations and vaulting processes.Knowledge of global metals futures markets, particularly LME and COMEX.Strong track record of effective inventory management.Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate teams.Experience managing physical gas positions.Familiarity with additional commodities logistics.Our PeopleThe ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle, from strategy to implementation. This will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career.The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle.We pride ourselves on;Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose.Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development.Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working modelInvesting in employees’ growth through ongoing training and developmentAutonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertiseProviding an transparent performance and career management experience.Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as:Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic directionBuild, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needsDrive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentationInterested?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”