Senior Metals Operator

RJC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Central London office

Job summary

RJC Group in London is seeking a Senior Operator/Team Lead to manage end-to-end physical metals trades and oversee the CTRM workflow. You will liaise with traders, logistics partners and finance to ensure accurate settlement and compliance across the EMEA region.

The role combines hands-on execution with leadership of a junior operator, requires deep knowledge of incoterms, shipping docs and regulatory duties. Central London office-based, with strong bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Operations or Middle Office within a physical commodities trading environment.
• Strong experience across physical metals, ideally aluminium or base metals.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, bills of lading, shipping documentation and trade finance.
• Knowledge of customs, VAT and import/export regulations.
• Experience using a CTRM system and advanced Excel skills.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of physical metals trades, from contract through to final settlement.
• Prepare and review purchase and sales contracts, amendments and trade documentation.
• Oversee shipping documentation, bills of lading, warehouse releases and deliveries.
• Coordinate with warehouses, freight forwarders, suppliers and customers across EMEA.
• Manage customs, import/export requirements and regulatory obligations, including VAT and CBAM.
• Maintain physical positions, allocations and reconciliations within the CTRM system.
• Oversee logistics costs, freight negotiations, invoicing and payment reconciliations.
• Work closely with traders on forward planning, delivered-cost calculations and operational issues.
• Lead and develop a junior member of the operations team.

Skills

Operations Experience

Physical Metals

Incoterms & Shipping Docs

CTRM System

Excel Skills

Team Leadership

Organisation & Multishipment

Tools

CTRM System

Job description

We're Hiring | Senior Operatior Refined Metals

I'm currently working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operator / Team Lead to join a growing physical commodities trading business, overseeing operations across its EMEA refined metals portfolio.

This is a senior, hands-on position sitting between Trading, Trade Finance, Finance and external logistics partners, with responsibility for managing the full trade lifecycle and leading a junior operator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end execution of physical metals trades, from contract through to final settlement.
• Prepare and review purchase and sales contracts, amendments and trade documentation.
• Oversee shipping documentation, bills of lading, warehouse releases and deliveries.
• Coordinate with warehouses, freight forwarders, suppliers and customers across EMEA.
• Manage customs, import/export requirements and regulatory obligations, including VAT and CBAM.
• Maintain physical positions, allocations and reconciliations within the CTRM system.
• Oversee logistics costs, freight negotiations, invoicing and payment reconciliations.
• Work closely with traders on forward planning, delivered-cost calculations and operational issues.
• Lead and develop a junior member of the operations team.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years' experience in Operations or Middle Office within a physical commodities trading environment.
• Strong experience across physical metals, ideally aluminium or base metals.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, bills of lading, shipping documentation and trade finance.
• Knowledge of customs, VAT and import/export regulations.
• Experience using a CTRM system and advanced Excel skills.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.

The Opportunity:

• Senior position with direct exposure to traders and senior management.
• Opportunity to take ownership of EMEA operations.
• Leadership responsibility within a collaborative team.
• Competitive remuneration and discretionary bonus.
• Private healthcare and pension.
• Central London office.