Who We Are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a state-owned business and the publicly listed arm of the China National Petroleum Corporation “CNPC”. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] a subsidiary of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] serves as the international trading arm. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is actively exploring international markets. The Company’s trading activities now cover more than 100 kinds of products.

Who You Are / Your Next Challenge

As part of our expansion into metals trading, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a commercially minded individual to be our Junior Metals Trader, Copper / Trader, Copper. This role is ideal for a copper professional looking to develop prior trading experience.

Based in our London, Charing Cross office, you will report to the Trading Manager, Copper with a dotted line into the GM of Petrochemicals, and support the global copper trading book. The role involves exposure management, hedging, market analysis, trade execution, and systems integrity, with a strong emphasis on physical trading supported by derivatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Trading Manager with daily management of the global copper trading book, including positions, exposures and P&L.
• Produce accurate daily exposure and position reports using internal risk and trading systems.
• Assist with hedging activities and corresponding profit and loss analysis.
• Capture new trades, update positions and ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
• Analyse historical trades, market trends and price movements to support trading decisions.
• Help identify arbitrage opportunities and propose derivative strategies under supervision.
• Liaise with internal teams including Risk, Operations, Treasury, Settlement, Legal and KYC to ensure smooth trade execution.
• Maintain and update cost accruals and support deal reconciliation.
• Collect, interpret and distribute market information with developing commercial insight.
• Execute trades under the instruction and supervision of the Trading Manager as part of on‑the‑job development.

What we’re looking for

• Previous trading experience and familiarity with the physical and derivatives Copper market (ideally Refined Copper, Concentrates, Cathodes, Scraps), with a focus on global physical trading is highly advantageous.
• Prior track record successfully generating revenue is highly advantageous.
• Have a pre-existing network amongst consumers of copper products and/or knowledge of typical trading counterparties and supply chain.
• Good understanding of the Copper markets, trading regulations, fundamentals, products, grades, qualities, geographies, and environmental influence on the market.
• Proficient analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret and assess market trends, news to make informed data-driven decisions.
• Competent communicator and capable of building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a desire to learn in a fast paced trading environment.

What you get in return

This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package including Insurance coverage; Private Medical (for self and family); Travel (for self and family); Dental (for self); Life Assurance, Gym membership, Pension contributory by Company, up to 30 days holiday allowance per annum rising after service (in addition to bank holidays), discretionary performance related bonus and more.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and INEOS. Established in 2011, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of Europe’s leading International Integrated Energy Trading Companies. Our highly experienced teams trade a comprehensive range of energy products. Trading is carried out by three divisions: Crude, Refined Products, and Low Carbon Solutions. To discover more, click here.