Senior Steel Trader

Redstone Search Group; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodity recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Steel Trader to operate in London. This role involves developing profitable trading strategies and managing physical trades with stakeholders in the steel industry. The candidate must demonstrate extensive experience in steel trading, a strong network among producers, and knowledge of supply chains and pricing. This full-time role focuses on securing long-term agreements and optimizing trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven record of profitable deal-making in steel trading.
• Strong network across international and European steel producers.
• In-depth understanding of supply chains, logistics, and risk management.
• Location: London, UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute profitable trading strategies with P&L responsibility.
• Negotiate and manage physical trades with various stakeholders.
• Identify market opportunities to secure long-term agreements.
• Report to the Head of Steel.

Skills

Extensive experience in physical steel trading

Strong commercial network

Understanding of steel pricing

Job description

Senior Steel Trader – London, UK

Redstone Commodity Search is a global commodity recruitment firm offering comprehensive search solutions across trading houses, producers, utilities, merchants, hedge funds, banks and brokerages.

We are working with an international steel trading house to hire a senior steel trader.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute profitable trading strategies across steel products with full P&L responsibility.
• Originate, negotiate and manage physical trades with mills, distributors and end‑users.
• Identify market opportunities, structure deals and secure long‑term agreements to grow volumes and margins.
• Report to the Head of Steel.

Key Qualifications

• Extensive experience in physical steel trading with a proven record of profitable deal‑making.
• Strong commercial network across international and European steel producers, distributors and end‑users.
• In‑depth understanding of steel pricing, supply chains, logistics and risk management.
• Location: London, UK.

Senior Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• International Trade and Development
• Wholesale Metals and Minerals