Senior Trading Manager - Refined Copper & Zinc

About the role

I am seeking a commercially driven Senior Trading Manager to lead and expand physical non-ferrous metals trading business, focusing on refined copper and zinc ingot products. The successful candidate will manage physical trading activities across Asia and Europe, cultivate strategic counterparty relationships, lead a high-performing trading team, and drive sustainable portfolio profitability. Lead and execute physical trading activities for refined copper and zinc ingot products across Asian and European markets to consistently achieve volume and P&L targets. Develop and implement robust trading strategies while actively managing trading positions, market exposures, and derivatives hedging within approved risk parameters. Originate, negotiate, and structure physical purchase and sales transactions, aggressively expanding the company's portfolio of global suppliers and end-users. Continuously monitor and analyze global macroeconomic trends, supply-demand fundamentals, freight markets, and regulatory shifts to capture emerging arbitrage opportunities. Mentor, guide, and scale the trading team, establishing clear performance metrics and fostering a high-performance, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture. Partner closely with internal logistics, finance, legal, and risk management teams to ensure seamless, compliant, and cost-effective end-to-end transaction execution. about the manager/team CBD Report to Chairman skills and experience required Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, backed by a minimum of 10 years of successful physical commodities trading experience (with a heavy focus on non-ferrous metals). Deep technical knowledge of refined copper and zinc ingot products, including solid familiarity with global supply chains, LME/SHFE pricing mechanisms, and structured trade finance. A proven, active commercial network of producers, traders, and end-users across the non-ferrous metals sector in Asia and/or Europe. Strong proficiency in risk management, including hands-on experience using derivatives, futures, and options for hedging physical book exposures. Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities; proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous to effectively collaborate with regional counterparties and key supply chain stakeholders. apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Joanie Lau at 8938 3128. (EA: 94C3609/ R23112944 )

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