Senior Non-Ferrous Metal Trader

About the role

The Senior Non-Ferrous Metals Trader is a fast-paced, high-impact position focused on buying and selling non-ferrous metals across domestic and global markets. You will grow and manage a portfolio of trading partners, develop new accounts, and execute transactions that maximize profitability for Metal Exchange and deliver value to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Sources, purchases, and sells non-ferrous metals across a variety of methods and markets; consistently grows account volume and product flow.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and consumers; fully develops accounts to maximize products and services across the MEC trading business.
• Negotiates agreements that balance profitability, fairness, and long-term partnership — including timely resolution of disputes, rejects, and discrepancies.
• Develops expertise in aluminum, copper, and broader non-ferrous markets, including terminal markets, swaps, tolls, formula pricing, and hedging.
• Maintains a solid understanding of international trade laws, regulations, and restrictions.
• Contributes to business plans and annual budgets; mentors and guides junior trading staff.
• Participates in professional organizations to build relationships and source new opportunities.
• Travels domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in non-ferrous metals trading, with demonstrated international experience (Asia — South and East — preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Developed an extensive professional network of suppliers and consumers in the non-ferrous industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to operate independently on buy/sell decisions.
• Experience and comfort with financial and physical swaps, tolls, hedging, and risk management.
• The ability to be analytical, decisive, and able to process information quickly in a fast-moving market.
• Able to be an excellent communicator and relationship builder — effective at all levels, internally and externally.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Ambiguous opportunity for career growth and advancement.
• Relocation package may be available.