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Thermal Coal Trader
Thermal Coal Trader
Job Reference: RS1496
Job Reference: RS1496
Job Title: Thermal Coal Trader
Location: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe
Product: Energy, Other
Role: Origination, Trading
Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.
Redstone Commodity Search are working with a growing commodity trading house with existing oil and agriculture trading activities, who are looking to hire a coal trader to capitalise on recently signed offtake agreements.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Market and sell physical thermal / steam coal out of Tanzania to clients and end users across the EMEA and Asia.
- Build and develop the company’s origination and spot trading activities.
- Work closely with the team on the ground in Tanzania keeping clear lines of communication and ensuring smooth operations.
- Develop medium and longer term plans for the business, providing the senior management team with your expertise and knowledge within coal.
- Role reports to the CIO.
Key Qualifications / Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a coal trader, trading thermal / steam coal.
- Existing knowledge of clients and end users across EMEA and or Asia (utilities, cement companies etc).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to plan ahead and develop both new and existing trade activities.
- Previous experience with Tanzanian or similar spec coal is advantageous.
- Located or able to relocate to Dubai, Switzerland or Singapore.
If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to thomas@redstonesearch.com or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.