Junior Trader – Base Metals Desk (all genders welcome)

Singapore, South-West, Singaporethyssenkrupp Materials Trading Asia Pte Ltd


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2025/05/19
Job number:DE_RS_16609
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Your responsibilities

  • As a member of our base metals team, you support our sales and trading activities, including pricing, deal execution, and documentation
  • You actively monitor market movements and contribute to the development of basic pricing strategies using both physical and derivative tools (e.g. LME futures)
  • Working closely with senior traders, you take responsibility for P&L monitoring and support in structuring deals
  • You ensure smooth trade execution by coordinating with back office and logistics teams and supporting contract review and preparation in line with internal processes
  • You build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through daily communication and support
  • You apply and further develop your knowledge of risk management concepts, including hedging strategies and exposure tracking in the base metals market
  • You assist in researching new market opportunities, analyzing customer needs and competitor activities, and are open to occasional business travel to engage with clients to support our regional activities

Your profile

  • You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
  • You bring up to 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in trading, commercial, or operations roles within commodities or logistics (internships included)
  • You have a strong interest in base metals and commodity derivatives (LME knowledge is a plus)
  • You demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • You are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, international trading environment
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools to support your daily work
  • You communicate fluently in English, additional language skills are a plus

You don‘t meet all the criteria but still want to be part of the #GENERATIONTK? We look forward to getting to know you.

Your benefits

We at thyssenkrupp Materials Trading are a highly global, diverse and dynamic team working in a challenging but exciting industry. You will get the possibility to shape the future and success of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, together with a motivated and high performing team. We offer you the following benefits:

  • A competitive salary package and long-term incentive bonus
  • Excellent development opportunities within the group
  • A modern and flexible working environment with home office possibilities

Contact

Anne-Christin Scheele

Recruiting Expert

+491743861659

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We kindly ask that you submit your application in English. Thank you!

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Company

Operating on a global scale through an international sales and distribution network, thyssenkrupp Materials Trading is your partner for long-term success. With our local contacts around the world we are represented where the customers need us. Our core capabilities embrace complex logistic services for raw and finished steel materials along with supply chain dependability and consultancy for the downstream manufacturing and metalworking industries. Sustainable action is indispensable to enable future generations to have a tomorrow worth living. While the European Union has committed to climate neutrality from 2050, we will achieve this goal as early as 2030. To achieve this, we have firmly anchored sustainability in all its facets in our corporate strategy.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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