Market Research & Product Development Analyst (Singapore / London / New York / Houston)

Role Overview

We are seekinga motivated and analytically strong professional to join our Product Development team as a Commodity Derivatives Market Research & Product Development Analyst.

This role supports the researchof relevant commodity markets as well as interacting with the design, and enhancement ofAbaxxderivative contractswith the goal to create market relevant products to maximise robust price discoveryand liquidity opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing research into global commodity markets,withfocus on Precious Metals,Battery Materials,LNG, Powerand environmental products.

• Research physical and Listed/OTC derivatives markets with focus onsupply-demand fundamentals, seasonality, and macroeconomic driversto offer product development opportunities andempower the commercial team.

• Monitor competitive exchange offerings and global market developments to identifyproduct gaps and innovation opportunities.

• Engage with market participants across client segmentsto gather market feedback and insights.

• Assistin drafting and reviewing contract specifications, including delivery terms, settlement methodology, contract size, tick value, and expiry structurewith full trade life cycle perspective.

• Contribute to market supervisory activities in coordination with risk and regulatory teams.

• Support the development of analytical reports, market commentary, and internal dashboards for product, sales, and strategy teamswith the potential for external client and/or event presentations, if desired.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, or a related field.

• 5+years of relevant experience in commodity markets,price reportingderivatives analysis, exchange operations, product management, or market research.

• Solid understanding of exchange-traded derivativesand commodity market pricing.

• Familiarity with exchange rulebooks, contract specifications, and product approval processes.

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to derivatives markets (e.g., SFA, CEA, EMIR, , MiFID II).

• Experience using market data platforms such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and/or exchange analytics tools.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiencyin Excel and at least one analytical or programming tool (e.g., Python, R, SQL).

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.