FAAS - Commodities Markets- Manager

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Title: Manager – Commodities Markets (FAAS) The Opportunity EY’s Commodities Markets practice is a specialised capability within FAAS , supporting clients that trade commodities across gas, power, oil, metals, agriculture, carbon, shipping, and related products. The team supports commodity trading organisations across the end ‑ to ‑ end trade lifecycle , helping them respond to regulatory change, enhance operating models, strengthen controls, and enable technology‑driven transformation. We are looking for a solution ‑ oriented Manager based in GDS India to support our global engagement teams, working closely with onshore leadership and clients to deliver high‑quality advisory outcomes for complex commodities trading environments. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Engagement Support Support the delivery of FAAS Commodities Markets engagements across business transformation, regulatory compliance, controls and risk governance, and technology enablement Apply commodities‑specific knowledge across front‑, middle‑ and back‑office processes within the trade lifecycle Contribute to engagement planning, execution, documentation, and reporting in line with EY quality standards Quality & Execution Deliver work products in line with EY methodologies, timelines, and budgets Support quality reviews through robust documentation of processes, controls, risks, and business requirements Proactively identify execution risks or dependencies and escalate appropriately Team & Stakeholder Management Manage and coach junior team members within GDS, allocating work and reviewing outputs Collaborate effectively with onshore FAAS and Commodities Markets leadership across geographies Act as a dependable point of contact for day‑to‑day engagement queries Knowledge & Capability Building Build and maintain strong understanding of commodities markets, trading structures, and regulatory developments Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, templates, and playbooks for Commodities Markets engagements Skills and Attributes for Success Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and propose pragmatic, well‑structured solutions Ability to work across process, risk, controls, and systems in complex trading environments Comfort working in multi‑disciplinary, global delivery models Interest in digital enablement, data, and trading system‑driven change To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, IT, or equivalent experience Relevant professional experience at Manager level in one or more of the following: Commodity trading organisation (front, middle, or back office) Professional services (audit, advisory, consulting, technology, or managed services) Banking, financial services, or industry body supporting trading activities Practical exposure to physical commodities trading and understanding of how commodity markets operate Experience in process design, controls, regulatory, systems, or reporting within trading or risk environments Demonstrated people and work‑stream management experience Ideally, You’ll Also Have Exposure to physical and/or financial commodity transactions, including risk management or hedging concepts Experience with Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM/ETRM) systems such as OpenLink, Allegro, Aspect, EOS, or similar Experience performing risk and controls reviews across the end‑to‑end commodities trading lifecycle (front, middle, and back office), including support to activities such as process walkthroughs, control design and effectiveness assessments, and issue remediation. Involvement in system implementations, solution design, or data/reporting initiatives Experience producing business requirements, process maps, control documentation, and management reporting Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for global stakeholder interaction What EY Looks For We look for individuals who are self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in complex trading environments. This role suits someone who enjoys structured problem‑solving, values quality delivery, and wants to deepen their commodities specialism while working across global FAAS engagements. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. 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