Operations Administrator – London, UK

  • Permanent
  • London
  • This position has been filled

Imperium Commodity Search

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Title: Operations Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: London, UK

Imperium Commodity Search is working with a UK based client who have been trading bulk commodities (specifically metallurgical & agricultural) into niche markets across the globe for over 40 years. They are currently looking for someone to join their operations team in London, ideally having had experience in a similar function in the iron ore, manganese ore, pig iron and / or scrap markets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for bulk materials (iron ore, manganese ore, pig iron, scrap etc.) operations across Brazil, Africa & Far East.
  • Working closely with Traders to ensure all physical trades across bulk materials are executed efficiently and timely.
  • Handle relations with Banks / financial institutes / 3rd Parties in relation to letters of credit (LC’s).
  • Work closely with Internal Back office and Finance team to ensure all operations task are completed compliantly and effectively.
  • Manage relationships with external shipping agencies, charterers, logistics firms, End Users and Customers across all Products.
  • Ensure best practice for all trade documentations adhering to different regulations and logistical Scenarios across various countries / regions.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ working within commodity operations handling / focusing on bulk materials (iron ore, manganese ore, pig iron, scrap etc.)
  • Solid experience handling and drafting letters of Credit (LC’s) for international transactions along with working alongside trade finance teams.
  • Proven experience managing relations and processes with Ship operators / Owners / Logistics Company’s / Customers / End Users.
  • Proven track record working within an international trading company within an Operations role, Understanding relevant documentation and compliance requirements for the Commodity sector.
  • Effectively executed operational tasks across LATAM, Africa & Far East
  • Experience dealing with banks and financial institutions
  • Knowledge of modern software solutions
  • Located in London, UK or willing to relocate – must hold full right to work in UK without sponsorship
  • Fluent in English, additional languages a bonus (Spanish, French, Mandarin)

For more information on this opportunity or to enquire as to other mandates then please contact: +44 (0)203 927 5093 (UK)