​Senior Base Metals Proprietary Trader

Location: Singapore

Sector: Commodity Trading | Base Metals

Job Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Base Metals Proprietary Trader to join a global Hedge fund firm in Singapore. This is a pure proprietary risk-taking role, focused on capitalizing on market inefficiencies in global base metals markets (e.g., copper, aluminum, zinc, nickel). The position is ideal for a commercially driven, fundamentally grounded trader with a consistent track record of strong risk-adjusted returns. Ideally focusing on APAC markets.

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You will have full autonomy to deploy trading strategies across physical and paper markets, with access to a sophisticated infrastructure and risk framework that supports high-conviction trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute discretionary proprietary trading strategies across global base metals markets.

• Take full ownership of P&L and risk across physical and derivative positions (LME, CME, SHFE, OTC).

• Analyze market fundamentals including supply/demand, inventories, production economics, and macro factors.

• Leverage quantitative tools and technical indicators to support idea generation and position management.

• Maintain strong relationships with producers, smelters, brokers, and market participants across the value chain.

• Operate within defined risk parameters and contribute to a high-performance, compliance-oriented trading culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated success in proprietary trading within the base metals complex, with a clear record of profitability.

• Deep understanding of global metals markets, trade flows, and price drivers (physical premiums, warehouse stocks, etc.).

• Experience trading across LME, CME, SHFE, and other key exchanges.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to integrate macro, micro, and technical views.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline to manage large risk exposures responsibly.

• Solid network across the metals trading ecosystem (producers, consumers, brokers, logistics).

• Experience with fundamental modelling, price forecasting, and inventory analysis is a strong plus.

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Apply now!