Base Metal Trader

Location Singapore
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Freddie Ricks

Contact email: freddie.ricks@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3197
Published: 10 days ago

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Base Metals Trader to join our clients growing team in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for trading physical and/or financial base metals across global markets, developing client and supplier relationships, and driving profitability while managing risk within defined limits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage proprietary trading of base metals (e.g., aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, tin, nickel) across global markets.

  • Originate, structure, and execute physical and/or financial trades in line with company strategy.

  • Develop and maintain strong networks with producers, consumers, warehouses, and financial institutions.

  • Identify and capture arbitrage opportunities across geographies, products, and time spreads.

  • Negotiate and manage long- and short-term contracts with suppliers and customers.

  • Monitor market trends, news, and macroeconomic developments to inform trading strategies.

  • Manage and optimize risk, ensuring compliance with company policies and risk appetite.

  • Collaborate closely with operations, logistics, credit, legal, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution.

  • Maintain updated market intelligence and contribute to internal reporting and analysis.