Trading Places
Our services
Specialized Talent, Precisely Placed.
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At Trading Places, we help trading firms, family offices, and commodity players secure the right people for the right roles — from front-office traders to operations, risk, and analytics.
Whether you're scaling in Geneva, building a desk in Dubai, or strengthening a team in Singapore, we source high-caliber professionals with precision, discretion, and deep industry insight.
From paper to physical, metals to energy — we know the talent that moves markets.
Talent Search & Placement
We identify and recruit high-impact professionals across trading, operations, risk, finance, and support roles — from junior hires to executive leadership. Our approach is targeted, discreet, and tailored to your culture and growth goals.
Embedded recruiting
We act as an extension of your team, offering dedicated recruiting support on a monthly retainer. Ideal for growing firms needing flexible, consistent hiring help — without building a full in-house function.
Strategic Recruitment Advisory
Not just filling roles — shaping teams. We work closely with hiring managers to define needs, refine job specs, benchmark compensation, and build resilient hiring strategies aligned with market trends and internal structure.
On-Demand Hiring Support
Need to move fast? We offer flexible support for urgent or project-based hiring, helping you build teams quickly without compromising on quality — ideal for desk launches, office expansion, or M&A transitions.
Trading Places for all your hiring needs.
Core Sectors
From commodities and shipping to data and finance, we recruit across the full value chain. Whether you're a trading house, a family office, or a resource group, we understand the nuances of your sector — and deliver talent that fits.
Our Approach
We do what we say
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and trust — always putting long-term partnerships over short-term wins.
Discretion
Your search stays secure. We handle every mandate and conversation with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
Excellence
We don’t just fill roles — we deliver precise, high-impact placements that move your business forward.
Commitment
We’re hands-on, proactive, and invested. From first brief to final offer, we’re all in.
Drive
We love what we do — and it shows. Our curiosity, energy, and focus push us (and our clients) to go further.
Key roles
From the trading desk to the ops floor, we place talent where it counts. Whether it’s paper or physical, fast-growing desks or lean teams — we connect the dots between people, positions, and potential.
01 - FRONT
Front Office – Trading & Commercial
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Physical & Paper Traders
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Originators
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Business Developers
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Market Analysts
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Commercial Managers
03 - LEADERSHIP
Leadership & Strategic Roles
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Desk Heads
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Country / Regional Managers
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Commercial Directors
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COO / CFO / CEO (boutique or family office setups)
02 - MIDDLE
Middle & Back Office
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Trade & Shipping Operators
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Contracts & Documentation Specialists
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Trade Finance Analysts
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Credit, Risk & Compliance Officers
03 - DIGITIZATION
Data, Tech & Systems
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ETRM Specialists
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Data Analysts (Trading, Risk, Market)
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Digital Product / Project Managers