Scrap Copper Trader

Imperium Commodity Search

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Title: Scrap Copper Trader
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London/ Zurich
Salary: Based on experience/ portfolio

Imperium Commodity Search is now working with a global trading company specialising in the trade of non-ferrous metals across primary/ secondary and scrap materials. They are currently looking for a seasoned Copper Scrap trader to be based in London or Zurich

Responsibilities: 

  • Trade physical Copper scrap on a back to back basis while managing your own PnL
  • Develop business with scrap suppliers and customers within the European markets to increase trading activity across Copper products
  • Utilize knowledge of the non-ferrous scrap market to detect any opportunities to benefit trading book
  • Negotiate the best deals on both the sourcing and sales side to deliver the highest margin on copper scrap
  • Coordinate with logistics and storage departments to deliver quality product when required
  • Offer technical advice and market intelligence across non-ferrous scrap products

Experience/ Requirements:

  • More than 4 years physical scrap trading experience across Copper
  • Own portfolio of business within Copper Scrap
  • Excellent knowledge of non-ferrous scrap metals, with most experience based around copper
  • Able to travel around Europe to meet suppliers/ customers, attend conferences and other industry relevant events
  • Must be able to speak English fluently (German beneficial if located in Zurich)

To find out more about this opportunity and to discuss your profile and our client in more detail, please contact Natasha Mulqueen on +44 (0) 203 927 5093 or natasha.mulqueen@imperiumcs.com

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