Senior Base Metals Trader

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the next phase of RWE Supply & Tradings physical metals bring deep market expertise a strong industry network and the commercial ambition to help build and scale our presence across physical base metals. Youll operate with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the infrastructure balance sheet and expertise of a global energy and commodities trading organisation. As the business grows there is also the opportunity to broaden your impact beyond individual trading performance and take on increasing strategic and leadership responsibility.

About the role

• Take a senior commercial role in growing RWE Supply & Tradings physical base metals business with meaningful ownership of performance and future direction.
• Originate structure and execute profitable opportunities across the base metals value chain.
• Build and deepen strategic relationships with miners smelters producers consumers traders and logistics providers.
• Lead opportunities across the full trade lifecycle using your understanding of premiums freight financing hedging and logistics to optimise returns.
• Help shape the desks strategy identifying new flows markets and areas where RWE can build differentiated positions.
• Contribute to the longer-term development of the platform with scope to take on broader commercial and leadership responsibility as the business grows.

Job requirements and experience

• A strong track record in physical base metals trading including ownership of commercial performance and P&L.
• Demonstrable experience building growing or materially developing a profitable physical trading book or business.
• Deep expertise in copper alongside broader knowledge of aluminium zinc lead or nickel.
• Strong origination and execution experience across international physical metals markets.
• A sophisticated understanding of physical trading economics including premiums freight financing hedging and working capital.
• An established network across producers mining companies smelters consumers traders and logistics providers combined with the autonomy and judgement to turn opportunities into profitable business.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment we value your passion your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you dont have all the above skills need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here wed love to hear from you.

Your benefits

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Heres what you can look forward to:

• Shape the future of energy by contributing to RWEs climate-neutral mission through global commodities trading.
• Build a high-impact career in a growing business where your expertise and commercial judgement can make a visible difference.
• Work with experienced colleagues across a diverse international trading organisation.
• Enjoy a collaborative and empowering environment where new ideas trusted relationships and decisive action are valued.
• Access opportunities to expand your influence develop your skills and help shape the future direction of the business.

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RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the worlds energy markets. Headquartered in Essen Germany the company operates one of Europes largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity gas commodities and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWEs power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by addition legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany contributing to a secure energy supply.