Head of Iron Ore Trading

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search has been exclusively engaged by a rapidly growing physical commodities trading group to assist in the set up of a new Iron Ore trading team.

 Key Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Establish, lead and manage the iron ore trading team, setting strategic goals and ensuring the team’s alignment with the company’s objectives, dovetailing with the company’s existing ferrous trading business
  • Develop and execute trading strategies to maximize profitability while managing risks effectively.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Asian/ LATAM / African key suppliers, global customers, and other stakeholders in the global iron ore market.
  • Monitor global iron ore markets, analyze trends, and provide insights to capitalize on trading opportunities.
  • Work closely with shipping, logistics and operations team

Key Qualifications / Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in physical iron ore trading
  • In-depth understanding of the global iron ore market, including supply chains, pricing dynamics, and key players.
  • Cultivate an extensive network of industry contacts within physical Iron Ore / Seabourne freight markets
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
  • Role to be based in Geneva

For all positions based in Switzerland, Redstone Commodity Search works with their licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH. All candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.

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