b Overview /b p In this senior role you lead the growth of RWE’s physical base metals business, owning performance and strategic direction. You’ll originate and execute profitable opportunities across the base metals value chain and deepen strategic relationships with miners, smelters, producers, and logistics providers. You will shape desk strategy, identify new flows and markets, and contribute to building a differentiated, scalable platform within a global energy and commodities trading organisation. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Shape the future of energy through climate-neutral mission /li li High-impact career in a growing business /li li Collaborative, international trading environment /li li Opportunities to expand influence and develop skills /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Originate, structure and execute profitable opportunities across the base metals value chain /li li Lead the full trade lifecycle by optimizing premiums, freight, financing, hedging and logistics /li li Build and deepen relationships with miners, smelters, producers, consumers, traders and logistics providers /li li Shape desk strategy and identify new flows and markets for differentiated positions /li li Contribute to long-term platform development and potential broader leadership roles /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Strong track record in physical base metals trading with P L ownership /li li Experience building or expanding a profitable physical trading book or business /li li Deep copper expertise with broader knowledge of aluminium, zinc, lead or nickel /li li Strong origination and execution across international physical metals markets /li li Sophisticated understanding of physical trading economics including premiums, freight, financing, hedging and working capital /li li Established network across producers, mining companies, smelters, consumers, traders and logistics providers /li /ul ul li Autonomy and judgement to turn opportunities into profitable business /li li Commercial mindset with strategic thinking /li li Strong relationship-building and network management /li li P L ownership /li li Base metals trading economics /li li Premiums, freight, financing, hedging, working capital /li /ul
Senior Base Metals Trader employer: RWE
RWE is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Little Barford Power Station where collaboration and proactive engagement are key. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme, and ample training opportunities for personal and professional growth, all within a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation.
