Metals Trade Finance & Operations Officer

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd is partnering with an international metals trading business to recruit an experienced Metals Trade Support professional for their London office. The role supports end-to-end trade lifecycle from contract through to settlement.

You will work closely with Traders, Finance and Logistics, handling trade documentation, Letters of Credit, and liaising with banks and counterparties to ensure accurate, timely execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commodity trading environment is essential.
• Metals knowledge is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience managing Letters of Credit is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle for physical commodity transactions.
• Prepare and manage trade documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Process and administer Letters of Credit and associated banking documentation.
• Liaise with banks, customers, suppliers, warehouses and freight providers to ensure smooth execution of trades.
• Coordinate shipments and monitor contractual obligations through to completion.
• Resolve operational queries and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Traders, Finance and Logistics teams to ensure seamless trade execution.
• Maintain accurate trade records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Trade lifecycle

Letters of Credit

International trade docs

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

We're currently partnering with a well-established international metals trading business to recruit an experienced Metals Trade Support professional to join their London office.

Our client has built a strong reputation within the global metals market, trading internationally and developing long-standing relationships through operational excellence, reliability and exceptional customer service. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to strengthen their operations team with an experienced professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced trading environment.

Working closely with Traders, Finance, Logistics, banks and external counterparties, you'll play a key role in supporting the full trade lifecycle, ensuring transactions are executed accurately and efficiently from contract through to settlement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle for physical commodity transactions.
• Prepare and manage trade documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Process and administer Letters of Credit and associated banking documentation.
• Liaise with banks, customers, suppliers, warehouses and freight providers to ensure smooth execution of trades.
• Coordinate shipments and monitor contractual obligations through to completion.
• Resolve operational queries and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Traders, Finance and Logistics teams to ensure seamless trade execution.
• Maintain accurate trade records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a commodity trading environment is essential.
• Metals knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• Hands-on experience managing Letters of Credit is essential.
• Good understanding of international trade documentation and import/export processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced trading environment.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international trading business where you'll play an integral role within the operations team and have the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.