Magnesium Trader

Location Singapore
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Freddie Ricks

Contact email: freddie.ricks@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3155
Published: about 9 hours ago

We are seeking a highly driven and commercial Magnesium Trader to join our clients growing non-ferrous metals team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and expanding our physical and derivatives magnesium trading portfolio globally, with a focus on origination, relationship management, and end-to-end trade execution.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead physical trading of Magnesium across key regions (Asia, Europe, MENA, Americas), managing both procurement and sales functions.

  • Develop and manage a profitable book through strong market analysis, strategic sourcing, and customer relationship building.

  • Identify and develop new supply sources and end-user customers (e.g., alloy producers, automotive, aerospace).

  • Negotiate and execute contracts, ensuring optimal commercial terms and operational feasibility.

  • Work closely with logistics, legal, risk, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution, compliance, and accurate P&L tracking.

  • Monitor market trends, price movements, trade flows, and competitor activity to identify arbitrage and margin opportunities.

  • Represent the firm at industry events and build a robust network of counterparties, producers, and consumers.

  • Contribute to the firm’s broader metals strategy, supporting cross-commodity and supply chain synergies.