Metals Pricing Lead / Metals Pricing Lead

About Mercuria

Established in 2004, Mercuria is one of the leading integrated energy and commodity trading companies in the world. We bring energy markets together to support the needs of today by trading, structuring finance, and investing in strategic assets, generating over $110 billion in turnover. Our operations span over 50 countries across five continents, including all major energy hubs. We trade physical oil, energy products, environmental products, and other commodities from locations such as Geneva, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Houston, Calgary, and Greenwich (CT).

We are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy system for tomorrow. More than 50% of our assets are in low carbon and energy transition sectors, providing a strong platform to trade these emerging markets and support decarbonization. In 2023, we established Silvania, a $500 million fund focused on the restoration and protection of nature and biodiversity globally, in alignment with the Paris Agreement goals and the UN 30x30 biodiversity initiative. This innovative asset class aids in nature protection while delivering sustainable financial returns.

Position: Metals Pricing Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially sharp Metals Pricing Lead to manage and optimize pricing execution across a global portfolio of refined and concentrate metal products. The ideal candidate will possess deep market knowledge, direct counterparty interaction experience, and a proven track record of attaining profitable outcomes in high-pressure trading environments.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main interface with external counterparties regarding pricing triggers, execution windows, and final fixings for physical metal cargoes.
• Translate external pricing instructions into precise internal orders for the front office to hedge exposures appropriately.
• Issue post-execution confirmations to counterparties with zero error tolerance and within agreed timeframes.
• Monitor and enforce strict internal controls around pricing workflows, pricing windows, and trade lifecycle events.
• Support audit, compliance, and trade finance teams by providing accurate records and reporting on pricing events.
• Proactively identify discrepancies or delays in pricing chains and drive resolution across internal teams.

Skills Required

• 7+ years of experience in physical commodities trading or pricing, particularly with a focus on refined metals.
• Proven success in pricing high-value physical cargoes.
• Deep working knowledge of commodity pricing mechanisms, including average pricing, triggers, and derivative overlays.
• Ability to manage high volumes under pressure, including independently operating a pricing desk.
• Commercial fluency and confidence to engage directly with clients, traders, and operations teams.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, capable of building pricing trackers and operational tools independently.
• Fluent in English.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.