Steel Trader

Redstone Search Group Ltd; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Commodity Search in Geneva is seeking a senior steel trader to lead negotiations and execution of trades across flat and long products. You will build relationships with mills, suppliers, distributors, and end-users across Europe, driving market expansion and staying ahead of global market indicators shaping the steel sector. The role requires international travel and based in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in steel trading with a proven track record.
• Deep knowledge of flat, long, and semi-finished steel products and market dynamics.
• Willingness to travel internationally to meet suppliers and clients.
• Strong understanding of global steel trade flows, logistics and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations, structuring, and execution of trades across steel products (flat and long).
• Build and nurture relationships with mills, suppliers, distributors, and end-users across Europe.
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to expand market reach and customer base.
• Manage steel trade flows, ensuring efficient supply chains from production centres to end markets.
• Stay ahead of market trends by analyzing global economic indicators and industry developments in the steel sector.

Skills

Steel trading

Trade execution

Relationship management

Market analysis

Travel

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search has been exclusively engaged by a rapidly expanding physical commodities trading group to support the growth of their dry freight products trading desk. This includes multiple key hires within their developing global steel trading division.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Lead negotiations, structuring, and execution of trades across a variety of steel products: Flat Products: HRC, CRC, GI, PPGI, HRP. Long Products: Rebar, wire rod, structural sections.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with steel mills, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and end-users across Europe (Germany, Poland and Central / Eastern Europe)
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to expand the company's market reach and customer base.
• Manage steel trade flows, ensuring efficient supply chains from production centres to end markets.
• Stay ahead of market trends by analyzing global economic indicators, geopolitical events, industry developments, and technological advancements impacting the steel sector.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years in steel trading, with a demonstrable track record of executing successful trades, driving market expansion, and managing client relationships.
• In-depth understanding of steel products (flat, long, semi-finished) as well as their respective market dynamics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global steel trade flows, logistics, and supply chain strategies.
• Willingness to travel internationally to meet suppliers, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Role is Geneva based

For all positions based in Switzerland, Redstone Commodity Search works with their licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH. All candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swi