Precious Metals & Minerals Trade Operations Manager
The Opportunity
A leading trading house is seeking an experienced Trade Operations Manager to oversee the operational function supporting its precious metals and minerals trading and sales desks in London.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on keeping fast-moving trading operations running smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently.
The Role
- Manage the day-to-day operations workload supporting London-based precious metals and minerals traders and sales teams, ensuring seamless trade execution and full regulatory compliance
- Coordinate the physical logistics and transfer of precious metals and minerals across Europe & Asia, optimising efficiency and controlling costs
- Oversee both paper (non-physical) and currency settlements, ensuring accurate and timely execution
- Resolve complex operational issues quickly and effectively, ensuring continuity of business
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives
- Lead and develop an operations team, supporting talent growth and performance
About You
- Extensive experience in trade operations within precious metals, minerals, or a related physical commodities environment
- Strong logistics management background, ideally with experience coordinating physical metal or mineral movements
- Deep understanding of settlement processes (physical and paper)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving operational challenges under pressure
- Proven people management experience, with a focus on developing team performance
Metals & Minerals Trade Operations Manager employer: Insight Commodities
Insight Commodities is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the precious metals sector. With a strong emphasis on relationship building and operational excellence, Insight Commodities provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
