Senior Base Metals Trader

Kepler Search; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kepler Search is seeking an accomplished Senior Metals Trader to lead physical base metals trading, with emphasis on copper concentrates and copper cathodes. You will own profitable flows, manage price exposure, and drive growth across copper and related metals within a global network.

The role requires extensive origination capabilities, strong risk discipline, and the ability to operate within a structured corporate environment across international teams.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7+ years of physical base metals trading experience.
• Proven track record in building profitable trading flows and managing P&L and risk.

Aufgaben

• Originate physical trading opportunities and build sustainable offtake channels.
• Develop relationships with miners, smelters, traders and other counterparties globally.
• Manage commercial performance of trades including premiums, logistics, and financing costs.

Kenntnisse

Physical base metals trading

Copper concentrates

Copper cathodes

P&L ownership

Risk management

Origination & relationship building

International network

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Metals Trader | Physical Base Metals

An international commodity trading business is looking to appoint an experienced Physical Base Metals Trader to help drive the continued development of its metals business.

The successful individual will take ownership of developing profitable physical trading flows, with a particular focus on copper concentrates and copper cathodes. The mandate also provides scope to develop business across aluminium, zinc, lead, nickel and other complementary metals.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Originating physical trading opportunities and building sustainable supply and offtake channels across core origination markets.
• Developing relationships with miners, smelters, consumers, trading companies and other key counterparties globally.
• Managing the commercial performance of trades, including premiums, logistics/freight, financing costs, margins and associated price exposure.
• Ensuring physical positions and market risks are appropriately monitored and hedged.
• Working alongside regional teams to identify new sources of supply and develop new trading flows.
• Supporting the wider growth strategy of the metals desk, including expansion into additional products.
• Coordinating with risk, finance, legal and operations throughout the transaction lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring:

• A minimum of 7+ years' physical base metals trading experience, with established expertise in metals concentrates (copper, lead, zinc or aluminium).
• A strong track record of building profitable trading flows and taking responsibility for P&L and risk management.
• A well-developed international network across miners, smelters, traders and other industry participants.
• Strong origination skills and the ability to convert relationships and market insight into profitable opportunities.
• An entrepreneurial and commercially driven approach, combined with the ability to operate successfully within a structured corporate environment.
• Strong collaborative skills and experience working across international teams.