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Base Metals Trader
Location
Connecticut
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$120.1K - $180.2K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Base Metals Trader
thyssenkrupp
• Develop, maintain, and expand strong relationships with customers, global suppliers, internal trading and operations teams, third-party service providers, and senior management. • Identify and execute new commercial opportunities, transaction structures, and market strategies that support business growth and profitability. • Formulate and present competitive commercial proposals based on market dynamics, competitor activity, company positioning, and short- and long-term strategy. • Execute spot and long-term purchase and sale agreements for physical base metals while managing related price exposure through futures and options on global exchanges, including the LME and CME. • Monitor macro and micro market trends, forward curves, volatility, inventory levels, desk positions, and P&L to support informed commercial decisions and effective risk management. • Provide regular market updates and insights to trading teams, peers, and senior management. • Oversee the full trade lifecycle, including trade capture, confirmations, logistics, settlements, and dispute resolution. • Coordinate with operations teams to ensure efficient movement of commodities from suppliers to end users while optimizing capital consumption, shipping, delivery, return on capital, and profitability. • Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and counterparties to optimize P&L and capital utilization. • Ensure trading and operational activities comply with technical, internal, legal, and federal requirements. • Travel to customers, suppliers, and industry events as needed, approximately 20–40%.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in physical base metals trading, commercial negotiation, and P&L ownership.
- Strong understanding of global metals markets, pricing mechanisms, hedging tools, and commodity exchanges.
- Deep knowledge of the trade lifecycle, including logistics, settlements, financing, and risk controls.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across customers, suppliers, internal teams, and senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-moving commercial environment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
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