We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Metals Senior Operations
. This position plays a crucial role in supporting trading operations, ensuring the seamless execution of physical trades, and maintaining coordination across commercial and logistics functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report key operational updates and trade execution status to the Team Lead and Regional Head of Operations.
- Handle day-to-day operational tasks including trade execution support, documentation, and inventory monitoring.
- Act as a primary point of contact for both internal stakeholders (traders, middle office, credit, etc.) and external partners (customers, terminals, agents).
- Coordinate smooth delivery and shipment of cargo, ensuring full compliance with transport regulations across maritime, trucking, and rail.
- Support the issuance and management of trade documentation, including Letters of Credit and related contractual paperwork.
- Reconcile product movements, storage positions, and accruals; investigate discrepancies and ensure cost accuracy in internal systems.
- Participate in team meetings and assist in resolving operational bottlenecks and disputes.
- Contribute to inventory forecasting and operational planning in alignment with trading strategies.
- Perform additional operational tasks as assigned in a fast-paced and evolving trading environment.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in commodities operations, ideally in metals or dry bulk trading.
- Strong knowledge of international shipping, trade finance documentation, and cargo operations.
- Hands on experience in cargo shipment procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and regions.
- High level of attention to detail and organizational skills, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP or trading systems.
- Bilingual – English & Mandarin (to collaborate with Chinese counterparty)
