Petroineos Trading Limited
Senior Metals Trader - Aluminium
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Senior Metals Trader, Aluminium
Department: Petrochemicals Location: London, UK - Charing Cross
About the Company
PetroChina Company Ltd is the publicly listed arm of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), one of the world’s largest global commodity trading companies. PetroChina International, the international trading subsidiary, was established in 2002 with operations in over 20 countries, including key trading hubs in Houston, London, and Singapore.
The company specialises in exploring international markets, developing trade models, and enhancing logistics through investments in refining, storage, and transportation. This positions PetroChina International as a central player in green energy transition metals, with a focus on establishing a dedicated Aluminium trading capability.
About the Role & Your Impact
We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial, and commercially astute Senior Metals Trader to spearhead our new Aluminium trading desk within the Petrochemicals team at PetroChina International London (PCIL). While this is a fresh desk, you will operate within an established global trading framework with robust systems, risk controls, and operational support already in place.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Trade primary physical metals (Alumina, Primary Aluminium, Bauxite), leveraging derivatives for hedging and profitable portfolio growth.
- Build from scratch a scalable Green Aluminium trading franchise—focused on physical trading complemented by derivatives, aligned with our green energy transition priorities.
- Identify and execute high-value, profitable trading opportunities across the global value chain (upstream and downstream).
- Originate and structure new business opportunities, leveraging PetroChina’s global network of supply chains, counterparties, and logistics capabilities.
- Develop executive trading strategies, optimise P&L performance, and contribute to growth within our Green Metals business.
- Manage supplier and consumer relationships to secure favourable trading terms.
- Implement hedging strategies to mitigate price volatility risks using financial instruments.
- Monitor market trends, geopolitics, and carbon dynamics affecting Aluminium and related products (e.g., Bauxite).
- Work cross-functionally with finance, logistics, risk, and compliance to ensure smooth trade execution.
- Report and present market insights and strategies to senior management for informed decision-making.
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Initial State & Future Growth
- No greenfield requirement: The desk has dedicated systems, LME/CME market access, and a trading operator in place, allowing final focus on commercial initiatives.
- Hybrid model: Initially a senior individual contributor, but roadmap to grow a trading team over time. Successfully generate customer pipelines, logistics flows, and trading activity before scaling operations.
Requirements & Skills
Essential Criteria
✅ Deep knowledge of Aluminium markets:
- Physical trading of Alumina, Primary Aluminium, Bauxite (with preference for global product experience). Exposure to Gold / Silver trading a plus.
- Understanding of grades, qualities, and pricing dynamics. ✅ Strong revenue-generating track record:
- Proven success growing a physical and derivatives trading book with long-term P&L impact.
- Ability to develop strategic, profitable trades. ✅ Expert relationship-building:
- Networked with EMIs, producers, and consumers of Aluminium products. ✅ Hedging and risk management skills:
- Confident in derivatives trading and framework setup (LME, CME).
- Numerical composites and the ability to migrating market shifts.
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Preferred Competencies
🔹 Trend analysis: Comfortable interpreting geopolitical, policy, and carbon-driven trends. 🔹 Technical familiarity: Familiarity with SQL or Python for data analysis an advantage. 🔹 Negotiation skills: Record of closing high-value complex deals. 🔹 Ethical approach: Constant alignment with regulatory and ESG compliance.
Why Join Us?
Career Potential
- Carve out a new trading franchise in a high profile company setting.
- Drive strategic commercial initiatives with a delegated report line to the CEO and SVP, reflecting Al’s critical role in Euro/Petro space.
- Immediate impact in a growth market with significant long-term visibility.
Reward Structure
- Competitive full-time salary (aligned to experience).
- Comprehensive benefits:
- Private Medical, Dental, Travel Insurance (self + family)
- Life Assurance, Pension (company contribution)
- Gym membership
- 30 days holiday rising after service, plus bank holidays
- Performance-driven bonus
- Relocation support / VISA sponsorship as required.
Next Steps
Apply immediately by submitting your CV—preferably outlining trade references, adoption curves, and strategic wins. Agencies are not accepted.
Location & Flexibility
- Base: PetroChina International, London - Charing Cross
- Work Model: Hybrid (4 days office/1 day remote)
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