Metals Pricing Lead

Established in 2004, Mercuria is one of the leading integrated energy and commodity trading companies in the world. We bring energy markets together to support the needs of today by trading, structuring finance, and investing into strategic assets, while generating more than $110 billion in turnover. Our operations span over 50 countries on 5 continents, including all the major energy hubs. We trade physical oil, energy products, environmental products and other commodities from Geneva, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Houston, Calgary and Greenwich (CT). We are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable, affordable and reliable energy system for tomorrow. Over 50% of our assets are in low carbon & energy transition sectors - providing a strong platform to trade these new markets and support decarbonization. In 2023, we established Silvania, a $500 million fund, investing into restoration and protection of nature and biodiversity globally and in support of the Paris Agreement goals & UN 30x30 biodiversity initiative. This new asset class supports nature protection and provides sustainable financial returns.
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially sharp Metals Pricing Lead to manage and optimize pricing execution across a global portfolio of refined and concentrate metal products. The ideal candidate will bring deep market knowledge, direct counterparty interaction experience, and a proven track record of delivering profitable outcomes in high-pressure trading environments.

Role and Responsibilities
Serve as the main interface with external counterparties regarding pricing triggers, execution windows, and final fixings for physical metal cargoes.
Translate external pricing instructions into precise internal orders for the front office to hedge exposures accordingly.
Issue post-execution confirmations to counterparties with zero error tolerance and within agreed timeframes.
Monitor and enforce strict internal controls around pricing workflows, pricing windows, and trade lifecycle events.
Support audit, compliance, and trade finance teams by providing accurate records and reporting on pricing events.
Proactively identify discrepancies or delays in pricing chains and drive resolution across internal teams.

Skills Required
7+ years’ experience in physical commodities trading or pricing, with a focus on refined metals.
Proven success in pricing high-value physical cargoes.
Deep working knowledge of commodity pricing mechanisms, including average pricing, triggers, and derivative overlays.
Capable of handling high volumes under pressure, including managing a pricing desk autonomously.
Commercial fluency and confidence in engaging directly with clients, traders, and operations teams.
Strong Excel and analytical skills; capable of building pricing trackers and operational tools independently.
Fluent English.