Middle Officer – Mercuria / Tata International JV

The joint venture between Mercuria and Tata International is looking for an experienced and proactive Middle Officer to support its business, which is minerals/ metals oriented. This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, robust risk management, and supporting commercial decision-making across the full trade lifecycle. As the JV spans multiple locations and time zones, robust communication and coordination skills are essential to the role.
The successful candidate will act as a key interface between front office and internal stakeholders, bringing hands-on experience in metals trading, pricing, and trade execution. A strong understanding of trade economics, P&L; attribution, and market dynamics is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, pricing, and position reporting for the Minerals / Metals business
Produce and explain daily P&L;, including detailed attribution and analysis of key drivers
Monitor and manage risk exposure, including hedging strategies and pricing mechanisms




Support traders in pricing decisions and optimization strategies for Minerals / Metals contracts
Analyze deal economics, market structure, and pricing dynamics to support commercial negotiations
Support trade execution and logistics flows for Minerals / Metals shipments
Liaise with internal stakeholders (operations, credit, accounting, compliance) to ensure seamless execution
Coordinate effectively across the JV's different locations and time zones, ensuring clear and timely communication with colleagues and stakeholders regardless of geography
Identify and implement process improvements, including automation of reporting tools
Contribute to system enhancements in collaboration with IT and business teams

Technical Expertise

3+ years of experience in commodities trading support, middle office, or trading operations
Strong knowledge of metals markets, with experience in minerals/ metals particular

📌 Middle Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Tata International
📍 Mumbai