Senior Physical Commodity Trader

Imperium Commodity Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Equity participation

High-growth environment

Job summary

Imperium Commodity Search seeks a Senior Trader for its London office, specializing in physical fertilizer and chemicals within a rapidly expanding technology-enabled trading platform. The role involves building senior relationships, negotiating transactions, and driving revenue growth in the global market.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of trading experience, a strong network, and a commercially driven mindset. A competitive compensation package including uncapped commission and equity options awaits the right individual.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in physical fertilizer or chemicals trading with P&L responsibility.
• Established network of suppliers and customers in fertilizer markets.
• Strong understanding of pricing mechanisms and market structures.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with global suppliers and end-buyers.
• Originate and negotiate physical trading transactions.
• Drive revenue growth through business development.

Skills

Physical fertilizer trading

Chemicals trading

Business development

Revenue generation

Relationship management

Job description

Senior Trader – Fertilizer & Chemicals (Physical Trading Platform)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Compensation: £100–120K Base + Uncapped Commission + Equity Options

Contract Type: Permanent

Imperium Commodity Search is confidentially retained by a high-growth, technology-enabled fertilizer and chemicals trading platform to appoint a Senior Trader as part of its continued international expansion.

Backed by strong capital support and powered by a proprietary digital trading infrastructure, the business is scaling rapidly and reshaping how physical fertilizer and chemical markets transact globally. With sustained year-on-year growth and ambitious expansion plans through 2026, this hire will play a key commercial role within the platform.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced Fertilizer or Chemicals Trader seeking P&L ownership, entrepreneurial influence and meaningful equity participation within a modern trading house.

The Role – Physical Fertilizer & Chemical Trading

As a Senior Trader, you will:

• Build and manage senior relationships with global suppliers, producers and end-buyers across fertilizer and chemical markets
• Originate, structure and negotiate physical trading transactions across core fertilizer product lines
• Drive revenue growth through active business development and expansion into new geographies
• Leverage market intelligence, macroeconomic data and pricing trends to inform commercial strategy
• Partner closely with product and technology teams to enhance the firm’s proprietary trading platform
• Support efficient execution by collaborating with finance, operations and trade support functions
• Promote platform adoption across your network through direct engagement and industry presence
• Contribute to the expansion of the firm’s trading footprint across adjacent fertilizer and chemical segments

Experience & Profile

We would welcome discussions with candidates who have:

• 5+ years’ experience in physical fertilizer or chemicals trading, with demonstrable P&L responsibility
• Established network of global suppliers and customers across core fertilizer markets
• Strong understanding of product dynamics, pricing mechanisms and regional market structures
• Proven ability to generate revenue through relationship-led trading
• Commercially driven and entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience operating within a high-growth or platform-style trading environment advantageous
• Exposure to South American fertilizer markets beneficial but not essential
• Fluent English (Spanish or additional languages advantageous)

Why Join This Platform?

• Technology-enabled fertilizer and chemicals trading model
• Uncapped commission structure aligned to revenue generation
• Meaningful equity participation within a scaling trading business
• High-growth environment with international expansion plans
• Collaborative leadership team combining trading expertise and platform innovation