Singapore Base Metals Trader (Physical) | LME Focus

Redstone Search; Philippines; Remote; PHP 4,318,321 - 6,169,031; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Commodity Search is seeking a base metals trader (physical) with working knowledge of the LME to join their growing team in Singapore.

The role involves supporting sales and trading activities, monitoring market movements, and coordinating with back office and logistics to ensure smooth trade execution. Candidates should have 2–3 years in commodities or related roles and be fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Up to 2–3 years of relevant experience in trading, commercial, or operations roles within commodities or logistics (internships included).
• Experience in base metals and commodity derivatives (LME knowledge is a plus).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, international trading environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales and trading activities of the base metals team, including pricing, deal execution, and documentation.
• Assist in monitoring market movements and developing basic pricing strategies using both physical and derivative tools (e.g., LME futures).
• Work closely with senior traders on P&L monitoring and deal structuring.
• Help coordinate with back office and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of trades.
• Participate in contract review and preparation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal processes.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through daily communication and support.
• Assist with researching new market opportunities, customer requirements, and competitor analysis.
• Learn and apply risk management concepts, including hedging and exposure tracking in the base metals market.
• Be open to occasional business travel to support regional activities and client visits.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Eagerness to learn

LME knowledge

Trading knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search is seeking a base metals trader (physical) with working knowledge of the LME to join their growing team in Singapore.

The role involves supporting sales and trading activities, monitoring market movements, and coordinating with back office and logistics to ensure smooth trade execution. Candidates should have 2–3 years in commodities or related roles and be fluent in English.