CTRM & Commodity Trading for IT Business Analysts: A Practical Guide to Metals Trading & Risk Management - Softcover

Pereira, Dino

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798313828282

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

The CTRM & Commodity Trading for IT Business Analysts is a concise, practical guide designed to help you quickly grasp the essential concepts of physical commodity trading, CTRM systems, and risk management. This is a small book—intentionally so. It simplifies the complex, offering foundational knowledge in an accessible way, allowing you to understand key topics without being overwhelmed. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, you can choose where to deepen your expertise in areas like risk management, pricing, logistics, or systems integration. Think of this guide as a focused, hands-on companion that makes learning easier and more actionable.

The CTRM & Commodity Trading for IT Business Analysts is the essential resource for business analysts and IT professionals in commodity trading. Learn CTRM systems, risk management, pricing, and logistics with real-world copper trading examples.

Unlocking the World of CTRM and Commodity Trading

This book is tailored for business analysts embarking on a journey into the CTRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) systems and the broader commodity trading industry. Whether you are a newcomer aspiring to build a career in this dynamic field or an experienced professional seeking to deepen your understanding, this guide serves as your roadmap.

Historically, entering the CTRM and commodity trading space required hands-on professional experience, often leaving newcomers with limited resources for self-study. This book changes that narrative, offering a comprehensive foundation of knowledge. It provides essential insights into the key areas you need to master, allowing you to identify and strengthen your expertise in areas where you feel less confident.

With practical examples, industry-specific knowledge, and structured guidance, this book equips you with the initial tools to navigate and grow in the CTRM and commodity trading world. It’s a starting point to accelerate your learning curve and a resource to revisit as you refine your skills.

Let this book be your companion in building confidence, understanding, and competence in a field as intricate as it is rewarding.

Who Should Read This Book?
✅ IT Business Analysts working in commodity trading & CTRM implementation
✅ Commodity Traders & Risk Managers seeking a deeper understanding of pricing, hedging & risk strategies
✅ Finance & Treasury Professionals in commodity trading firms
✅ Developers & Consultants working with CTRM systems
✅ Students & Academics eager to learn physical trading & risk management principles

What You’ll Learn:
🔥 Commodity Trading Basics: Understand metals markets, pricing models, and world trade flows.
📊 CTRM Systems & IT Integration: Learn how trading systems handle real-time pricing, settlements & risk.
📈 Risk Management & Hedging Strategies: Master futures, swaps, and mark-to-market (MtM) calculations.
🚢 Physical Trading & Logistics: Explore INCOTERMS, shipping documentation, freight forwarding & warehousing.
🔍 Real-World Examples: Follow step-by-step case studies in copper sales, hedging, and PnL management.

Why This Book?
✅ The first book tailored for IT professionals in commodity trading
✅ Packed with practical industry examples based on real-world transactions
✅ Written by an expert supporting mining and metals businesses across LATAM
✅ Bridges the knowledge gap for those transitioning into commodity trading IT roles

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• ISBN 13: 9798313828282
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 79