Business Developer - Refined Metals

About the role

Trafigura is looking for a Business Developer to support its Refined Metals trading desks. The role originates and grows commercial opportunities across Turkey and the surrounding region, acting as the main link between local counterparties and the Geneva trading desks.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and develop business opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties
• Act as the primary liaison between local market relationships and the Geneva Refined Metals desks
• Support deal structuring, contract negotiations and execution alongside experienced traders
• Coordinate with internal operations, logistics, trade finance and contract administration teams
• Provide regular market intelligence and counterparty insights to Geneva desk heads

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years' experience in business development, trading, commercial origination or a related commercial role within commodities
• Demonstrated exposure to the full physical trading cycle, from pricing and contract negotiation through to execution, shipment logistics and settlement
• Native Turkish with fluent English, excellent oral and written skills in both languages
• Preferred: background in base metals trading or soft commodities, familiarity with trade finance instruments, contract administration and logistics, and knowledge of the Turkish metals and mining industry

Required skills

• Ability to spot relative-value opportunities through market research and analysis of forward curves, delivery timing, geographic spreads and storage economics
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage senior counterparties and internal stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across cultures and time zones
• Willingness to travel within Turkey and internationally