Business Developer

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop business opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties
• Act as the primary liaison between local market relationships and the Geneva Refined Metals desks
• Support deal structuring, contract negotiations, and execution alongside experienced traders
• Coordinate with internal operations, logistics, trade finance, and contract administration teams
• Provide regular market intelligence and counterparty insights to Geneva desk heads
• Required Qualifications
• Minimum 4 years' experience in commodities, metals, mining, or a related commercial field
• Working knowledge of international trade, logistics, and supply chain
• Fluent in Turkish - native or equivalent
• Fluent English - excellent oral and written skills

Requirements

• Background in or exposure to base metals trading
• Familiarity with trade finance instruments, contract administration
• Additional experience in the Turkish metals and mining industry
• Attributes for Success
• Commercially curious and proactive self-starter
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior counterparties and internal stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with comfort working across cultures and time zones
• Willingness to travel within Turkey and internationally
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

Main Purpose Based in Istanbul, this role supports Trafigura's Geneva-based Refined Metals trading desks. The Business Developer will originate and grow commercial opportunities across Turkey and the surrounding region, acting as the primary bridge between local counterparties and the Geneva trading desks.

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