City of London
Our client is a global trader of Base, Non-Ferrous metals, based in London. The role is aimed at an experienced Base Metals trader, ideally with experience in Copper Cathodes and/or wire rod, who will support the expansion of the copper trading business. This new growth phase will focus on the development of African-origin copper cathode trading and the impressive expansion of business activities across the EMEA region. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Trading & Business Development: • Develop and expand trading activities in copper cathode, wire rod, and related base metal products across Europe and the Middle East, including sourcing from Africa., • Actively develop sales channels for copper cathodes, strengthening the firm’s competitiveness in Europe and opening new customer flows in the Middle East., • Expand customer network by identifying new end-users and trading counterparties., • Promote business expansion across the copper value chain from cathode to wire rod and downstream products, leveraging existing customer relationships and market knowledge., • Structure contracts and manage risks inherent in trading activities, including market risk, credit risk, logistics risk, contractual terms, legal and regulatory requirements, and tax (including VAT)., • Liaise closely with middle office, back office, and relevant corporate functions (Legal, Risk Management, Accounting/Tax, Treasury) in the execution of transactions., • Ensure all trading activities comply with internal policies and external regulations., • Collaborate with Legal and middle office teams in preparing and negotiating contractual documentation., • Contribute market insight and commercial perspectives to broader copper-related initiatives, including potential investments in mining, smelting, recycling, and decarbonisation-related projects, when required. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Proven track record in copper cathode and/or wire rod trading, with demonstrated ability to originate and grow business., • Hands-on trading experience with African-origin copper cathodes is preferred, including sourcing, quality considerations, logistics, and customer delivery., • Trading experience in copper concentrate, including exposure to mine offtake, smelter negotiations, and concentrate market dynamics is desirable., • Strong ability to identify new business opportunities and build customer flows from scratch., • Established relationships with copper producers, traders, smelters, and end-users in Europe, Africa, and/or the Middle East., • Solid understanding of logistics, warehousing, freight, and trade execution in international commodity markets., • Experience in credit risk management and trade finance., • Ability to work independently while engaging management appropriately., • Professional written and spoken English. Additional languages are beneficial., • Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented and effective communicator., • Willingness and ability to travel across Europe, the Middle East, and other regions as required., • Ability to perform consistently under pressure., • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.