Role Summary
The Senior Trader will build a trading book in limestone and dolomite for steel mills, bring existing buyer and supplier relationships, own the P&L, and lead and grow the desk.
Key responsibility
• Build the book to agreed volume and margin targets
• Secure long-term supply and offtake with mines and mills
• Run tender and bid strategy
• Set desk processes, risk limits and reporting
• Hire and mentor a small team
• Help design the next commodity verticals
Must-have
• At least 7 years as a trader (not only sourcing or sales) in limestone and dolomite or closely related steelmaking fluxes, including recent years
• Verifiable value and volume closed in the last 3 years
• Direct sales to steel mills (integrated and EAF) with a buyer book that can be activated quickly
• Supply-side knowledge: mines, quarries, processors and quality consistency
• Command of specs (CaO, MgO, SiO2, LOI, sizing) and how mills consume them
• Logistics expertise: rail, road, port, vessel, demurrage
• Exposure to government and PSU tenders and bidding
• P&L ownership; credit, counterparty and price risk control
• Ability to lead a desk and hire juniors
Good to have
• Import/export experience
• Technical (mining, metallurgy, engineering) or MBA background
• Familiarity with other steel raw materials
How to apply: Submit your CV and a short application. Shortlisted candidates complete a brief video interview. We treat all applications confidentially and are an equal opportunity employer.