Overview
Head of Metal Trading - Europe - Remote - Director Level. A prominent global entity in bulk coal and metals trading is establishing a new desk in London and seeks a Head of Trading for the Steel Division, with compensation commensurate with experience.
The market presents compelling opportunities: global scrap demand is accelerating due to the transition toward EAFs for sustainable steel production, supported by decarbonization initiatives in Europe and Asia and regulatory support for circular economy principles. Supply chains are tight amid geopolitical tensions, creating volatility in pricing and margins.
Responsibilities
- Launch and expand the scrap steel trading unit from the London headquarters.
- Aggressively pursue margins on the desk to enhance profit and loss while scaling team size and revenue.
- Travel extensively to engage suppliers, end-users, and steel mills for sourcing and distributing ferrous scrap, leveraging price resilience and regional supply dynamics.
- Collaborate with finance and operations to structure physical trades and ensure seamless logistics amid evolving global shipping challenges.
- Monitor trends such as digital tracking for scrap quality assurance, demand for high-grade obsolete scrap from infrastructure demolitions, and the use of advanced data analytics for market forecasting.
- Attend industry conferences to expand the network, with emphasis on ESG compliance and blockchain-verified supply chains.
- Over time, assemble and lead a team to develop an international scrap trading operation with growth in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
Qualifications / Experience (implied from description)
- Director-level leadership experience in metal trading or a closely related field.
- Experience in launching and scaling a trading desk, particularly in scrap steel or ferrous metals.
- Willingness to travel to engage suppliers, end-users, and mills.
- Ability to collaborate with finance and operations teams on deal structuring and logistics.
- Interest in digital tools for quality tracking, data analytics, ESG considerations, and blockchain-enabled supply chains.
Location and Employment Type
- Location: Europe (Remote with London HQ involvement as needed).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Seniority level: Director.
Industries / Functions
- Industries: Metal valve, ball, and roller manufacturing; turned products and fastener manufacturing; securities and commodity exchanges.
- Job function: Distribution, Sales, and Finance.
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European Union $195,000.00-$323,000.00 1 week ago