Main purpose
• The Commercial Operattakes end-to-end ownership of physical metals trades across the full shipment lifecycle — from contract preparation through to final settlement.
• The role serves as the critical coordination point between internal divisions (trading, logistics, finance, credit, legal etc.) external counterparties, ensuring every trade is executed accurately, compliantly, on time.
Key responsibilities
1. Contract preparation
• Coordinate with contract admin to draft review the contract
• Liaise internally externally to negotiate align on contractual terms conditions
2. Manage Exposures
• Ensure the payments are only released against contractual documents
• Prepare, verify, book cargo invoices accurately on time
• Monitcargo exposure on a daily basis escalate discrepancies promptly
• Manage Letters of Credit (LCs) to ensure full workability timely presentation
• Handle all payment instruments including T/T, D/P, open credit, RMB L/C
• Forecast track VAT collection fdomestic shipments
3. Logistics
• Arrange end-to-end logistics across all transport modes: container, rail, truck, air, warehouse
• Coordinate the preparation issuance of shipping documentation
• Screen evaluate logistics service providers; report escalate incidents as required
• Conduct due diligence on storage locations in line with company policy
• Ensure all business activities, commodity handling, quality standards comply with customs regulations local requirements
4. Quantity Quality management
• Nominate surveyors issue supervision appointments
• Arrange assay analysis ensure results are reported within required timeframes
• Coordinate resolution of on-site quantity quality disputes
5 Stock
• Identify stock types arrange inspections in accordance with company procedures
• Reconcile stock positions with warehouse counterparties
• Organize stock audits as required
6. Hedging pricing
• Calculate hedging quantities adjust positions as required
• Manage QP (Quotational Period) optionality declarations
• Coordinate pricingders between customers the dealing desk; collect file pricing confirmations
7. System
• Maintain prompt accurate updates across all operational systems
• Use system reports to monitshipment flow, validate data entry, manage exposures
• Identify recurring operational issues propose process improvements to reduce cost risk
Required qualifications
• Bachelors degree above in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial operations, trade operations, a related role within metals, mining, commodities trading is preferred.
• Fluency in both Mandarin English (written spoken) is required; other language skills are an advantage. Open frelocation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of trade documentation, including contracts, invoices, bills of lading, letters of credit
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with trading, logistics, finance, legal teams
Preferred qualifications
• Familiarity with LME pricing mechanisms, quotational periods, hedging workflows
• Experience handling RMB-denominated transactions domestic VAT processes in China
• Experience with trade compliance, customs procedures, regulatory requirements in China
• Knowledge of LBMA standards experience in precious metals will be preferred.
Attributes fsuccess
• Ability to be flexible work to deadlines under pressure
• Commercial curiosity, communication skill problem-solving skill are very important
• Sensitive on numbers able to identify the profit/loss in full course of the shipment
• Efficient well-organized, able to take responsibility, performance driven
• Able to work in details while maintaining full picture of the shipment
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