Senior Metals Operator - Concentrates / Senior Metals Operatoress - Concentrates

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 on five continents, including all major energy hubs. We trade physical oil, energy products, environmental products, and other commodities from cities 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 the future. Over 50% of our assets are invested in low carbon and energy transition sectors, providing a robust platform to trade these emerging markets and support decarbonization.

In 2023, we established Silvania, a $500 million fund dedicated to the restoration and protection of nature and biodiversity globally, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN 30x30 biodiversity initiative. This innovative asset class not only supports nature protection but also offers sustainable financial returns.

The Role

As part of the Metals and Minerals Operations desk, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the operational processes involved in the trading and logistics of refined metals. Given the substantial growth on the Metals desk, we are creating a new role for a Concentrates Metals Operator to strengthen the team and support the expansion of our commercial activities. In this capacity, you will communicate with external counterparties to ensure smooth and efficient transactions.

You will work alongside the commercial trading team, adapting to rapidly changing market conditions and requirements. Strong analytical skills will be essential for operational cost reviews, enabling you to identify opportunities for cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize shipping and storage of the cargos.
• Coordinate the issuance and timely delivery of the shipping documentation required for purchase/sale, export/import, and transit of the cargo.
• Manage customs formalities as needed.
• Organize inspections of the cargos.
• Coordinate various operational matters with external counterparties and internal teams required to execute trades.
• Maintain accurate cargo information in the system and review operational costs.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in refined metals operations.
• Strong knowledge of concentrates commercial terms (assays, RC/TCs, penalties, QP) and settlement mechanics.
• Solid experience in trade finance and Letters of Credit.
• Hands-on expertise in global shipping and logistics operations.
• Ability to manage operational risk, claims, and insurance.
• Experience working with CTRM/trading systems and operational reporting.
• Experience handling warranting operations is an advantage.
• Freight forwarding experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English, Chinese, and Russian is required.

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