Purpose of Position
The candidate’s role is to provide support to the team in establishing the Lithium Trade business in RtMI and to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the new desk. The candidate would be reporting to the Senior Lithium Trading Manager, Corporate Development.
Responsibilities
1.Physical Lithium Trading (80%)
- Develop relationships with refineries primarily in China to identify trading opportunities.
- Maintain customer relationships and manage existing business, including contract flows.
- Understand customer’s needs and develop solutions and strategies to address them effectively.
- Gain a detailed understanding of the lithium supply chain, including identifying challenges and concerns of customers across the value chain.
- Acquire strong knowledge of the raw material value in use, and the production process of chemical products.
- Develop a deep understanding of the lithium raw material market and product market fundamentals, including trade flows.
2.Book Management (20%)
- Act as a secondary support for the Senior Lithium Book Manager.
- Execute derivatives execution when required.
- Contribute insights for cargo pricing considerations.
- Assist in managing derivatives operations.
- Maintain broker counterparty relationships.
- Provide analytical support to inform trading decisions.
- Assist in the management and refinement of the physical pricing database and models.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in business and international trade or relevant major.
- At least 5 – 10 years of derivatives market experience in mineral commodities
- 1- 5 years of physical sales experience in commodities
- Lithium industry experience is preferred
- 3-5 years of working experience in China or with Chinese customers
- Good communication skills (English and Native Chinese)
- Strong work ethics, ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects / deals.
- Collaborates well with others and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, systematic and organized.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Team player, supportive and inclusive. Listen to feedback from others.
- Flexible and able to thrive in dynamic work environments.
- Honesty, integrity, and ability to accept critical feedback
- Logical
- Entrepreneurial
- Forward Thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Resourceful thinker
- Assertive
- Inclusive and a good team player
- Good listener
ENVIRONMENT / WORK CONDITIONS
- Work Schedule is Monday to Friday: 9am – 5:45pm
- Hybrid work arrangements – 3 days in office
