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 are working with an international trading house looking to hire a Senior Physical Metal Trader to be based in Houston, Texas (or remote work).
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Source and sell physical commodities.
- Build and nurture customer and supplier relationships whilst also negotiating logistics and financing with suppliers.
- Manage physical and derivative risk positions, including hedging through exchanges such as the LME.
- Attend client meetings and industry events (20-40% travel).
- Develop commercial proposals considering competition and market dynamics and make informed decisions based on this.
- Reports to Commercial Trading Director.
Key Qualifications / Experience
- Minimum 5 years physical trading experience; 8 years preferred: Experience in base metals, bulks, solid fuels, minor metals, ferroalloys, or related commodities.
- Comfortable with risk and change, decisive in decision-making and preferably with a transferable book of business.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of metals trading and hedging
- To be located in Houston or work remotely from North America (must have US citizenship)
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.