Manuelle Abwicklung von Futures- und Sicherungsgeschäften

Definition

Hedging programs in metals and critical minerals involve numerous futures, forwards and swaps, each requiring trade entry, confirmation matching, statement reconciliation, P&L calculation and internal reporting. Industry commentary emphasises the need for ‘rigorous risk management’ and real‑time monitoring of stock levels and contracts.[1][4] In many mid‑sized Australian wholesalers, this is still done in spreadsheets and email, with small back‑office teams. Typical trade volumes of 20–50 hedging transactions per month generate workload across front, middle and back office. Assuming 2–3 hours per trade for capture, reconciliation, margin allocation and reporting, this equates to 1,000–1,800 hours per year of largely manual work. At an average fully‑loaded staff cost of AUD 70–90 per hour, this is AUD 70,000–160,000 p.a. in capacity that could be redeployed, plus additional cost from operational errors (misbookings, missed expiries) that can crystallise as direct P&L impacts.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Metals wholesalers in Australia 🇦🇺 waste 1,000–2,000 Stunden p.a. on manual trade capture, reconciliations and reporting for hedges. Automation of trade workflows and position reporting frees this capacity and reduces error risk.

Affected Stakeholders

Back Office / Treasury Operations, Middle Office Risk, Group Treasurer, Finance Team

Related Business Risks