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Position:	STEEL TRADER Based in London Ref. 8197
Requirements:	International trading house based in London seeks an experienced Steel Trader with contacts and ability to work on own initiative to join expanding desk. Ideal candidates will be able to run a profitable book and trade internationally. Salary negotiable All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	SOFT COMMODITY TRADER Based in Switzerland Ref. 8193
Requirements:	Physical softs trading group is seeking a junior Grains Trader to assist in building volume in wheat/ soybeans/ oilseeds, with at least 3 years exp sourcing wheat, soya or canola.  Responsibilities: • Maintaining existing and building new relationships with FOB suppliers and assisting with developing new markets outside of our core activity in South East Asia • Physical trading of soft commodities and futures on a daily basis  • Developing strong ties and relationships with leading suppliers, working with management in expanding the profile and volume of the company in selected regions  • Sourcing soft commodities from established relationships with leading suppliers and maintaining long term relationships with these suppliers  • Working with management to develop and research new supplier sources and relationships  • Assisting with expanding client base and trade levels beyond core markets  Ideal candidates will have/ be: • Ideally a Graduate – preferably in a related subject, with 3 - 5 years physical trading experience in grains/ oilseeds • A strong communicator with good IT skills • An astute, effective trader able to create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Position:	SENIOR BASE METALS PHYSICAL TRADER Based in London Ref. 8187
Requirements:	Metals trading group seeks a Senior Base Metals Physical Trader to join their team. Responsibilities: • Physical trading aluminium, alumina and other base metals • Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with metals trade houses and other counterparties • Ensuring appropriate hedging and risk management is carried out • Liaising closely with logistics and risk groups • Developing new business Ideal candidates will have/ be: • Circa 15 years or more experience in metals trading, including minimum 5 years as a physical trader. Likely experience will be in trading houses or banks metals trading divisions • Solid depth of knowledge & experience in logistics for bulk materials, preferably metals; particularly in shipping logistics • Excellent contacts in London/European metals market • Strong relationship management skills • Sound understanding of operation of hedging, LC’s, and risk management concepts • Potential to develop and grow further with the business • Strong commercial orientation All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	METALS PHYSICAL TRADER Based in London Ref. 8188
Requirements:	Metals trading group seeks a Metals Physical Trader to join their team. Responsibilities: • Overseeing and servicing the TALCO trading book under supervision of Chairman and Senior Physical Trader • Liaising closely with logistics and risk groups Ideal candidates will have/ be: • Over 5 years trading industry experience in metals • 5 years plus knowledge & experience in logistics for bulk materials, preferably metals; particularly in shipping logistics • Knowledge of contractual terms • Strong relationship management skills • Good eye for detail, well organised and structured thinker • Good communication skills • Resilient, tough and adaptable • Awareness of operation of hedging, LC’s, and risk management concepts • Potential to develop and grow further with the business • Good commercial orientation • Russian language skills an advantage All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR Based in London Ref. 8181
Requirements:	International group seeks a Commercial Director to identify & pursue new opportunities for business development. Responsibilities: • Developing & driving long term & short term revenue growth strategies • Ensuring the business remains profitable & meets growth objectives • Working as part of the board & having a say in future development & strategic requirements & overall business objectives of the organization • Heading up commercial strategy for the international market, product development • Compiling budgets & forecasts • Conduct market analysis • Establishing KPI systems for measuring performance Ideal candidates will have/ be: • Leadership, management & team building skills • Strategic thinker  • Networking skills • Skilled communicator • Commercial skills • Superior numeracy & computer skills • High capability to conduct market research with analyzing competition & industry trends All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	SENIOR TRADER – EUROPEAN MARKET Based in London Ref. 8184
Requirements:	International group seeks a Senior Trader – European Market to develop & extend the existing profitable trading activity, paying particular attention to sourcing & global market penetration, with an emphasis on quality trades. Responsibilities: • Sourcing, trading, & marketing steel; extending market penetration; developing & maintaining strong relations with producers, consumers, shippers & the financial community etc; representing the Company at a senior level • Day-to-day trading activity; indentifying potential sources, customers, markets & products; purchasing & selling at best possible prices & commercial conditions to minimise risk & maximise market presence & returns for the company ensuring day-to-day profitability  • Developing new & enhancing existing relationships • Analysing market movements & trends, focusing on offers/demands, competition & material shortage, compiling & presenting reports for senior management • Monitoring day-to-day developments in the global market & reacting positively & creatively to international, eco & political developments • Forecasting market direction; gathering data on competitors' activities • Identifying & developing opportunities in which the Group's infrastructure, reputation & financial strength can be used to our advantage in strategic alliances, investment opportunities, acquisitions & partnerships with producers & consumers • Following through on the execution of transactions until delivery & payment have been completed • Ensuring the smooth & efficient operation of all support systems. Communicating & cooperating effectively with the company's management of shipping, traffic & finance • Communicating effectively with the company’s network of liaison offices & agents to extend market penetration & manage fulfilment of business • Dealing effectively & efficiently with all queries & feedback from customers & suppliers • Risk evaluation & regular liaison with senior management on transactions, financial commitments & profitability Ideal candidates will have/ be: • Substantial experience as a senior steel trader with an international steel trading company • A sound general product knowledge • A personal record of entrepreneurial & profitable sourcing & trading • Strong contacts with producers, intermediaries & consumers etc • A sound understanding of & familiarity with the global pattern of supply & consumption of steel; knowledge of producers & markets; also of the geopolitical developments & the global dynamics affecting the movement of steel • Strong personal contacts at senior level with producers, processors, shippers, consumers, etc • In-depth knowledge of the mechanics of trading & reporting systems, shipping, contract terms & conditions, risk  evaluation & mitigation, shipping, ports, charter parties, trade finance etc • The ability to operate in a team & to develop close working relationships with colleagues.  • Perseverance combined with excellent communication skills. • The energy, determination & entrepreneurial drive to expand the existing successful business. • An imaginative, innovative & flexible approach to developing business opportunities; the ability to adapt swiftly to changing market conditions; a mind set that is able to challenge traditional approaches to trading & marketing  • The reputation to enhance the Group's standing in international markets. • The ability to communicate easily across national boundaries • The ability to react swiftly to adverse & emergency situations, to propose solutions & ensure successful outcomes • Sound planning skills; numeracy & a precise orderly method of working & attention to detail All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	SENIOR ALUMINIUM TRADER Based in London Ref. 8167
Requirements:	Metals trading group seeks a Senior Aluminium Trader to commercially represent and act as primary aluminium trader for the company, and make strategy recommendations to senior management. Also communicating with internal LME traders to ensure all physical contracts are fully and effectively hedged Responsibilities: • Trading physical primary aluminium products • Developing own aluminium trading book • Sourcing aluminium units from different origins and expand existing portfolio of clients worldwide • If required in the absence of the LME trading staff to cover LME trades • Responsible for overseeing all physical metal trading books within the department • Responsible for the management the physical metal trading department staff Ideal candidates will have/ be: • At least 5-10 years related experience in aluminium trading • Developed a network of contacts within the industry is essential • Experience trading alumina and/or other base metals is desirable • Experience gained from working in a large metals trading house, working with consumers and producers • Knowledge and understanding Logistics and Shipping is essential • Ability to deal with internal staff at all levels  • Ability to deal with external counterparties as act as representative of the company All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	SALES/ BUSINESS DEVELOPER Based in Sao Paulo/ Brazil Ref. 8163
Requirements:	International trading group dealing with Brazil for the last 30 years seeks an experienced Sales/ Business Developer to source different commodities – tinplate, frozen beef, paper mainly corrugating grades and VHP sugar. Company will set up a representative office in Brazil and ideal candidate will be their Agent/ Representative there.  Ideal candidates will have/ be • Experience in above products an asset  • Entrepreneurial attitude • Ability to develop other products  • Fluent Portuguese and English All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Brazil
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Position:	COAL TRADER Based in Switzerland Ref. 8151
Requirements:	Well established international steel group is expanding its physical coal activity in India and is looking for an experienced Coal Trader to be based in Switzerland.  Primary responsibility is to build up and lead the new department, ideally bringing an own portfolio to be combined with the company’s existing structure.  Ideal candidate will have/ be: • At least 3-5 years of experience in coal trading with  expertise in the Metcoke markets and contacts  in India • Have good market contacts in the Asia-Pacific region  All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Position:	STEEL PLATES TRADER Based in Switzerland Ref. 8144
Requirements:	International group, based in Switzerland, seeks a senior Steel Trader with sound experience of trading plates, ability to bring in business and sound knowledge of the international market. All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Position:	SALES MANAGER Based London Ref. 8141
Requirements:	One of the largest international chemicals, nutrition & pharmaceutical marketing companies in the world seeks a Sales Manager for the sale and distribution of animal and human nutrition products.  The role requires working closely with the Product Managers, importing, storing and distributing on a local basis in the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities • Key account management - managing and growing existing customer portfolio  • Development of new customers/products, excellent cold calling a pre-requisite • Stock management - day to day management of department, profit and loss and credit control. • New product feasibility - market studies/analysis, identifying end use applications and potential new customers. Other • Hosting Events & Entertainment – industry events, corporate hospitality events, lunches & dinners. • Travelling - regular business trips to visit customers, occasionally trips abroad (Helm’s Head Office in Hamburg). Ideal candidates will have/ be • Good working knowledge of the UK nutrition industry, both animal and human health products • Excellent sales, negotiation and cold calling skills • Good communication both written and orally • Full responsibility for the profit and loss of the department on a monthly basis  • Incoterms, ISO 9002, HM Customs & Excise Matters, Responsible Care, Warehouse / storage All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	VANADIUM TRADER Based in Switzerland Ref. 8138
Requirements:	Major steel smelter based in Switzerland seeks an experienced Vanadium Trader. Ideal candidate will have steel or minor metals experience to source and sell vanadium with at least 5 years experience in this industry. Fluency in Russian an asset. Salary negotiable All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Position:	SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE IRON ORE/ COAL Based in Switzerland Ref. 8130
Requirements:	International producer seeks an experienced Sales person with experience in Iron Ore, Coking Coal and or Steam Coal. Due to company expansion, a new role is being created. Ideal candidate will have 2/3 years experienced in a similar role.  Strong knowledge of traffic and sales is essential. Fluency in Russian would be a strong advantage. All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Position:	SENIOR IRON ORE/ COAL TRADER Based in Switzerland Ref. 8129
Requirements:	International producer seeks experienced Trader / Sales person with experience in Iron Ore, Coking Coal and or Steam Coal. Due to company expansion, a new role is being created. Ideal candidate will have 4/6 years experienced in a similar role.  Fluency in Russian would be a strong advantage. All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Accountancy	Administration
Back Office	Banking and Finance
Broking	Compliance / Legal
Credit/Risk Management	Derivatives/Futures Trading
Energy & Power Trading	Energy Operations
IT & e-commerce	Physical Trading
Shipping / Chartering	Trade Finance