Business Developer

About the role

The Business Developer will support Trafigura’s Refined Metals trading desks by originating and expanding commercial opportunities across Turkey and the surrounding region. Acting as the main link between local counterparties and the Geneva desks, you will help drive growth in the metals market.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties.
• Serve as the primary liaison between local market relationships and the Geneva Refined Metals desks.
• Assist traders in deal structuring, contract negotiations and execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams including operations, logistics, trade finance and contract administration.
• Provide regular market intelligence and counter‑party insights to desk heads.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience in business development, trading, commercial origination or a related commodities role.
• Hands‑on exposure to the full physical trading cycle from pricing and contract negotiation to shipment logistics and settlement.
• Ability to analyse forward curves, delivery timing, geographic spreads and storage economics to spot relative‑value opportunities.
• Native Turkish speaker with fluent written and spoken English.
• Commercially curious, proactive self‑starter with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Required skills