Junior Metals Trader / Trader, Copper

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Copper Market Knowledge Physical Trading Derivatives Trading Trade Execution Hedging Market Analysis Risk Management Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Junior Metals Trader / Trader, Copper

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited - London, UK (Hybrid)

  • Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited (PetroChina International London)
  • Location: London, UK
  • Work Type: Hybrid (4 days office / 1 WFH)
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive

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”, one of the world’s largest global commodity trading companies. [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 now seeking a Junior Metals Trader.

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.
  • Maintain and update cost accruals and support deal reconciliation.
  • Collect, interpret and distribute market information with developing commercial insight.
  • Execute trades under instruction.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous trading experience in physical and derivatives Copper market (Refined Copper, Concentrates, Cathodes, Scraps).
  • Track record of revenue generation.
  • Existing network amongst copper consumers/supply chain.
  • Good understanding of Copper markets, regulations, fundamentals, products, geographies.
  • Proficient analytical and numerical skills.
  • Competent communicator and relationship builder.
  • Proactive, collaborative mindset.

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. Discover more.

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