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Trading Assistant, Base Metals Jobs in Singapore at Hartree Partners
Title: Trading Assistant, Base Metals
Company: Hartree Partners
Location: Singapore
About This Job
Hartree Partners
Location: Singapore
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Oil and Gas
Job Description
Hartree Partners, LP is a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs over 5,000 individuals worldwide.
Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities across a diversified set of commodities businesses with focus on trading, asset investments, risk management and advisory services. These businesses are supported by a centralized operating model including risk, technology, operations, finance, HR, legal and compliance, ensuring strong governance and effective execution.
As a growing and evolving firm, Hartree continues to expand its commercial footprint, invest in new assets, and build new capabilities to meet emerging market opportunities. This growth mindset shapes our culture and attracts people who want to innovate, build, and drive meaningful impact.
About The Role
We are seeking a Trading Assistant to join our Refined Base Metals trading desk in Singapore. While the desk is responsible for the APAC market, it works closely with our global trading teams to manage inter-regional physical metal flows and trading opportunities across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
The successful candidate will support the administrative and commercial activities of the desk, including trade execution, cross-functional coordination, market analysis, and portfolio management across the physical trading lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse trading positions, exposures and P&L.Develop and maintain pricing models, dashboards and market data.Support inter-regional trading activities and collaborate with trading teams across Asia, Europe and the Americas.Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, Finance, Credit, Legal and Risk to ensure efficient trade execution.Prepare market updates and management reports.Support traders in originating, evaluating and executing physical trading opportunities.Prepare pricing analyses, commercial proposals and profitability assessments.Monitor market fundamentals, regional premiums, freight and arbitrage opportunities.Support business development initiatives and ad hoc commercial projects.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline.2-4 years' relevant experience in physical commodity trading, preferably as a Trading Analyst, Commercial Analyst, or Senior Trade Operations professional with strong commercial exposure.Experience in refined base metals (particularly aluminium and/or copper) is highly preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency.Commercial mindset with excellent attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment and manage multiple priorities.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Mandarin proficiency is preferred to support communication with Chinese-speaking counterparties and business partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting a physical metals trading desk.Knowledge of LME pricing, regional premiums, Incoterms and international supply chains.Experience with CTRM/ERP systems (e.g. Endur, Aspect, Allegro, SAP) and Power BI or Python is an advantage.Experience working with AI tools and LLM’s.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on a regional trading desk with exposure to global physical base metals markets.Close collaboration with experienced traders across Asia, Europe and the Americas.Broad exposure to commercial trading, market analysis and cross-border physical transactions.A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for professional growth.
