Trader (Iron Ore)
Anglo American / De Beers GroupShanghaiUpdate time: August 3,2020
Job Description

Company Description

Join us as a Trader, where you will gain great exposure. Your role is to execute the fulfilment of contractual transactions related to iron ore onshore in China domestic market to satisfy Anglo American’s and customers’ contractual obligations.

You’re a leader, talented and adaptable. That’s why you’ll fit in.

High performing teams that work together to make decisions and get things done more effectively are crucial to Anglo American’s success. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. We strive to create collaborative working environments, where inclusion and diversity is celebrated. We recognise that diverse views encourage and support high performance and innovative thinking.  So, we always treat people with respect, dignity and common courtesy, regardless of background, lifestyle or position.  In this way we encourage accountability, build trust and enable our colleagues to deliver results and reach their full potential.

As well as discovering, mining and processing many of the essential raw materials that enable, support and enhance modern life, our global business is involved in selling and marketing products – copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal, nickel and diamonds. Through our Marketing Business, we are able to offer innovative solutions to meet our customers’ specific challenges. This includes physical products, logistics and technical support, as well as pricing and financing solutions. By offering freight services as well as actively managing the entire value chain, we ensure cost effective, reliable product supply and quality, when and where our customers need it. We have created new ways of working, devised more streamlined processes and procedures, and standardised information management systems.

To achieve this, we can count on a passionate group of people with a diverse blend of talents. They are at the heart of everything we do.

We need motivated and talented individuals in our marketing function – people who can anticipate market developments, proactively plan sales and marketing activities and make quick decisions.  Are you one of them?  

Job Description

Target Delivery

·       Support senior trader to implement the company’s strategy within the relevant market area

·       Selling onshore Iron ore cargoes with Chinese customers to hit earnings and volume targets

·       Explore and collect market intelligence and provide in-depth and comprehensive market analysis report for senior management

·       Work closely with back office functions, Trade executions, Credit, to ensure all targets are met with defined risk parameters

·       Regular travel to steel mill customers

Sales & Account Management

·       To maximum the customers’ contract execution and performance

·       Participate in the development of customers and marketing solutions.

·       To cooperate with Anglo American diverse teams and complete the procedure of new customers’ KYC onboarding in time

·       Identify and fulfil the needs of current and potential customers in each relevant market area

Compliance and Governance

·       Ensure conduct in China is in accordance with Anglo American governance as set out by President of China (Anglo).

·       Execute the commodity regional strategy within Marketing’s defined risk and governance framework.

·       Support the goal of building a zero-breach culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, majored in marketing, economics or engineering
  • 5 years related sales or trading experience of which two are in steel mills or iron ore trading company
  • Broad knowledge of iron ore industry/steel industry
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of DCE, market analysis and trading concepts
  • Ability to achieve aggressive targets in a challenging environment
  • Demonstrate a high level of analytical and problem solving skills

Additional Information

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Amazing opportunities for learning and growth - from technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people
  • We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too

How we are committed to your safety

We take the safety of our employees very seriously and as a company we demonstrate the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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