# Commodities Trader

Occupation

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A Commodities Trader buys and sells physical or derivative contracts in markets like energy, metals, or agriculture, typically working on a trading desk at an investment bank, hedge fund, or trading firm. The role demands constant market analysis, disciplined risk management, and heavy use of tools like the Bloomberg Terminal to execute derivatives trades and monitor positions. It suits quantitatively skilled, high-pressure-tolerant professionals who can make fast, well-reasoned decisions using quantitative analysis.

Top skills: [Derivatives Trading](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/derivatives-trading), [Market Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/market-analysis), [Risk Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/risk-management)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Financial Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/financial-analyst)
- Often leads to: [Senior Commodities Trader](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-commodities-trader)

## Similar roles

[Financial Trader](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/financial-trader), [Investment Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/investment-analyst), [Portfolio Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/portfolio-analyst), [Risk Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/risk-analyst), [Securities Trader](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/securities-trader)

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