Iron Ore Trading and Risk Management

Industrial Manufacturing · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,500

Overview

This course will provide executives with the essential risk management and hedging methods needed to carry out an effective risk management strategy in today’s volatile iron ore market. The course provides a practical working knowledge of iron ore trading, equipping you with valuable day-to-day tools that can be applied as soon as you are back in the office.

Learning Objectives

• This course will provide executives with the essential risk management and hedging methods needed to carry out an effective risk management strategy in today’s volatile iron ore market. The course provides a practical working knowledge of iron ore trading, equipping you with valuable day-to-day tools that can be applied as soon as you are back in the office.

Who Should Attend

Mining companies Steel producers Iron ore and steel traders and marketers Shipping and logistics managers Banks and financial institution executives Importers/exporters Middle and back-office managers Risk managers Consultants Hedge funds

• Mining companies
• Steel producers
• Iron ore and steel traders and marketers
• Shipping and logistics managers
• Banks and financial institution executives
• Importers/exporters
• Middle and back-office managers
• Risk managers

Course Outline

Day 1 — Introduction

• The importance of risk management in iron ore and commodities trading
• Physical seaborne iron ore trading volumes
• Main exporters and importers, and trading flows
• Market analysis and forecast

Day 2 — The iron ore derivative market: Index methodology and market structure

• The different indices in the iron ore market: specifications and methodology
• What is a financial swap and how does it work?
• Example of the typical swap contract
• Settlement price

Day 3 — Understanding risk management indicators

• Volatility, correlation, delta, value-at-risk, and other risk measures
• Easy and useful ways to calculate these indicators
• Avoiding the false sense of security they can provide
• Introduction to more sophisticated risk management systems

Day 4 — Structured deals with iron ore derivatives

• Example of structured deals offered by banks to physical and financial participants in the iron ore market
• How derivatives can help to secure investments?
• Beyond swaps: options & collars
• Project finance

Day 5 — Setting up a derivatives desk and wrap-up

• Typical trading floor organization and business models
• Departments responsibilities and inter-connections: front office, risk management, back-office, credit, legal
• Risk analysis and strategy implementation
• Requirements to set up and develop a trading activity

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
20–24 September 2026	Istanbul, Turkey	Public	5 days	4,500
22–26 November 2026	Cairo, Egypt	Public	5 days	3,500

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