Cobalt Trader

Redstone Search Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Commodity Search is recruiting a Cobalt Trader to join its London office, focused on expanding the firm’s presence in battery metals markets. The role entails developing and executing physical cobalt trading strategies, managing end-to-end trade execution, and building strong relationships with producers, refiners and industrial customers worldwide.

The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years in physical metals trading, deep knowledge of cobalt supply chains, and a proven P&L

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in physical metals trading, ideally cobalt or battery metals.
• Strong understanding of cobalt supply chains, pricing mechanisms and market participants.
• Established commercial network within metals markets including producers and consumers.
• Experience managing P&L and executing profitable trading strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies for cobalt, including physical trading and structured transactions, with P&L responsibility.
• Originate and maintain relationships with producers, refiners, OEMs, and industrial consumers across global markets.
• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities within the battery metals space, particularly cobalt supply chains.
• Negotiate contracts and manage end-to-end trade execution, including logistics, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and geopolitical factors impacting cobalt markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams across logistics, finance, and risk to ensure efficient and compliant trade execution.

Skills

Cobalt trading

P&L management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship building

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focuses on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With 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 dynamic market.

Redstone Commodity Search is working with a growing metals trading firm seeking to hire a Cobalt Trader to join their London office. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in expanding the firm’s presence in battery metals markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute trading strategies for cobalt, including physical trading and structured transactions, with P&L responsibility.
• Originate and maintain relationships with producers, refiners, OEMs, and industrial consumers across global markets.
• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities within the battery metals space, particularly cobalt supply chains.
• Negotiate contracts and manage end-to-end trade execution, including logistics, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and geopolitical factors impacting cobalt markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams across logistics, finance, and risk to ensure efficient and compliant trade execution.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in physical metals trading, ideally with exposure to cobalt or battery metals.
• Strong understanding of global cobalt supply chains, pricing mechanisms, and market participants.
• Established commercial network within metals markets, including producers and consumers.
• Experience managing P&L and executing profitable trading strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.