Project Lead - Physical Metals Settlement

We’re working with a leading global investment bank that is beginning the build-out of a physical metals trading business, with the capability to physically settle gold and other metals. To support this initiative, we’re looking for a hands-on operations professional, ideally with experience in commodities, physical trading, or post-trade operations, to help design and implement the initial processes, controls, and infrastructure needed to get the business up and running. Requirements: Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end operational processes for physical metals trading and settlement Define and establish governance, control, and settlement frameworks aligned with internal and regulatory requirements Collaborate closely with front office, risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure operational readiness Oversee onboarding of key infrastructure, systems, and third-party providers (e.g. vaulting, logistics, clearing) Identify and resolve operational gaps and risks, proposing practical solutions and scalable improvements Contribute to defining the future-state operating model and support the transition from build phase to steady-state operations Experience in physical commodities trading, precious metals, or commodities operations Demonstrated success in building new processes and controls from scratch in a financial institution Strong understanding of operational risk, regulatory requirements, and settlement processes Rate: to be discussed Length: initial 6-month contract