Global Metals Trade Operations Specialist

BGN; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BGN in Genf, Switzerland, seeks a metals operations professional to plan, execute and control refined metals trades across global flows, ensuring quality, volume, schedule and cost objectives.

Coordination with suppliers, logistics providers, inspection agents, warehouses and internal teams is essential to maintain smooth trade operations, while monitoring risks and ensuring traceability and compliance across processes.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in metals trading operations and related logistics.
• Understanding of metals markets and supply chains.
• Knowledge of trade documentation and quality verification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent English; French/Spanish/Chinese optional.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of refined metals and concentrates trades, including coordinating transport, inspections, pricing, payments, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate with customers, logistics providers, inspection agents, warehouses and internal teams to maintain smooth trade operations.
• Track trade flows and monitor all potential risks associated with contract execution and escalate issues to traders and management.
• Assist in reviewing and validating trade documentation, including contracts, bills of lading, letters of credit, invoices and quality certificates.
• Coordinate sampling, quality inspections and certification with inspection agents, document results and support resolution of any quality-related issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records, inventory tracking and shipment reports for internal and audit purposes.
• Support operational and P&L reporting with the relevant internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, internal policies and contractual obligations.

Skills

Metals trading operations

Supply chain knowledge

Documentation & compliance

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Tools

CTRM/ERP systems

Job description

BGN in Genf, Switzerland, seeks a metals operations professional to plan, execute and control refined metals trades across global flows, ensuring quality, volume, schedule and cost objectives.

Coordination with suppliers, logistics providers, inspection agents, warehouses and internal teams is essential to maintain smooth trade operations, while monitoring risks and ensuring traceability and compliance across processes.