Trader Metals & Minerals (m/w/d) – Critical Raw Materials

Trader Metals & Minerals (m/f/d) - Critical Raw Materials

Physical trading | Front office | P&L responsibility

Office

Berlin / Hamburg / Remote (worldwide travel)

Reporting line

Head of Trading

Type of employment

Full-time, unlimited

Entry date

By arrangement

Company profile

The German Commodities Group (GCG) is an independent commodity trader with a focus on physical energy sources and critical raw materials. Our goal is to contribute to the security of supply of European industry through transparent, resilient trading strategies and state-of-the-art technology. Our mission: "We supply the raw materials for a resilient industrial future for Europe.

Objective of the position

As Trader Metals & Minerals manage your own trading book for lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel and other critical raw materials. You will identify market opportunities, conclude spot and forward contracts, manage logistical and quality-related risks and hedge price exposures via futures markets.

Core tasks

Subject area	Typical activities
Origination & Deal Capture	- Conclusion of FOB/DAP/CIF transactions with mines, smelters, recyclers and industrial customers
	- Development of pre-finance, off-take or consignment models
Market & arbitrage analysis	- Monitoring of global benchmarks and quality/stock basis spreads
	- Recognition of arbitrage windows by region, product form and time structure
Price & risk management	- Development of a structured hedge portfolio on LME/CME
	- Coordination with Risk & Treasury on limits, VAR, FX risks and credit lines
Physical processing	- Control of bulk, container and rail transports; coordination of charter parties & laytime claims
	- Organization of independent assays, humidity and penalty calculations
ESG & Compliance	- Ensuring compliance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines, LME Responsible Sourcing, EU Critical Raw Materials Act
ETRM	- Complete KYC, sanctions and customs compliance as well as documentation in the
Stakeholder management	- Interface to logistics, legal, finance, operations and external inspectors, surveyors and banks

Technical requirements

3 - 8 years front office experience in physical trading of metals or minerals
Sound knowledge of quality parameters and penalty structures
Experience with chartering/freight rates and port/customs handling
Confident handling of LME / CME products, ETRM systems and real-time data feeds
Business fluent in German & English; Spanish, French or Mandarin as a plus

Personal skills

High sense of entrepreneurial responsibility and P&L thinking
Analytical strength, ability to make quick decisions in volatile markets
Negotiation and networking skills at C-level and technical level
Intercultural competence, willingness to travel and work worldwide
Strong ESG and compliance awareness

Our offer

End-to-end responsibility - Full ownership of your trading book including P&L
High Visibility - Direct access to management; your results are visible on the Weekly Board
Performance-related remuneration - Competitive fixed salary, participation in deal upside
Flexible working models - Remote / hybrid, modern collaboration tools, international project work
Further development - Professional training and certifications

Application process

Please send us your CV (German or English) stating your availability and salary expectations. We will confirm receipt within 48 hours and invite suitable candidates to a two-stage interview process (professional case & cultural fit).