Physical Metal Trader Copper / Gold

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 fund looking to expand into the physical metals market. This role seeks a Physical Metals Trader to source and trade gold and copper from Africa, with a particular focus on Ghana and Zambia, supporting a growing Africa focused trading platform. This is a front office, hands on position with full ownership of physical spot trading, supplier relationships, export logistics and PnL.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and execute physical spot trades in gold and copper from African producers and exporters

Build and manage long term relationships with suppliers, brokers and trading counterparties across Ghana, Zambia and wider Africa

Take full ownership of PnL including pricing decisions, risk assessment and trade execution

Coordinate procurement, sales, shipping and export logistics from origin to destination

Monitor market dynamics and conduct research to identify new sourcing and trading opportunities

Key Experience and Requirements:

Minimum three years experience in physical metals trading, ideally across gold and copper

Established supplier and counterparty network in Africa, particularly Ghana and Zambia

Proven track record of profitable physical trading with clear PnL responsibility

Strong understanding of international trade flows, contracts, logistics and compliance

Excellent negotiation, analytical and execution skills with willingness to travel to African markets