Commodity Trader

We are recruiting for a leading, established business in the UK, dedicated to excellence in sourcing, trading, and distributing essential raw materials globally. We're looking for an experienced Commodity Trader to join there high-performing team and capitalise on global market opportunities across various physical commodities. The Opportunity This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for managing a proprietary trading book focusing on a range of physical commodities, potentially including softs, bulk materials, or energy products, depending on your specialisation and our business need. You will be instrumental in driving profit margins and managing commercial risk across the physical and financial markets. Key Responsibilities Trading & Risk Management: Execute profitable physical commodity trades (spot and forward) and manage the corresponding price risk using futures, options, swaps, and forward contracts on relevant exchanges. Market Analysis: Conduct deep analysis of global supply and demand fundamentals, macroeconomic trends, currency movements, and geopolitical events to develop informed, actionable trading strategies. Sourcing & Sales: Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, producers, and industrial customers to optimise origination and distribution channels globally. Logistics Coordination: Collaborate closely with the logistics and execution teams to ensure the efficient movement and delivery of commodities, managing key factors like freight, storage, and demurrage. Reporting: Maintain rigorous records and provide clear, concise reporting on trading positions, profitability, and market exposure to senior management. Essential Requirements We are looking for a candidate who possesses: Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in physical commodity trading across any major sector (e.g., energy, metals, softs, or bulks). Commercial Track Record: Demonstrable success in managing a trading book with a consistent record of generating profits and effective risk mitigation. Market Mastery: In-depth knowledge of derivative instruments and their practical application in hedging physical exposure. Data/Analytics: Extensive experience with data, data science and analytics. Predictive modelling, forecasting, trend analysis and ML/AI Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills, strong quantitative and analytical abilities, and high proficiency in industry-standard trading platforms and data analysis tools. Education: A degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Finance, or Engineering is highly desirable.What's on offer Highly Competitive Package: A generous base salary linked to experience. Lucrative Incentive Scheme: A significant, performance-driven bonus structure tied directly to the trading book's success. Comprehensive Benefits: Includes a robust company pension, private health insurance, and generous annual leave. Career Progression: Direct exposure to senior leadership and clear pathways for career growth and specialization within a market-leading global business