Grey Tree Hiring! Full Time Lithium Trader in - Ricebowl

Lithium Trader | Singapore | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Global Trading MNC

A leading global trading MNC with a strong presence across Asia & Oceania is looking for an experienced Lithium Trader to join its Metals Department in Singapore on a 12-month fixed-term contract (renewal subject to business needs).

This role sits within the Iron Ore & Battery Metals section, reporting to the Section Manager, alongside a small, established team of traders and trade operations specialists. It's an opportunity to take ownership of physical and derivatives trading in one of the world's fastest-growing commodity markets.

What you'll do:

• Lead and execute physical lithium trading across the global supply chain, from sourcing to contract execution
• Develop and run trading strategies across physical and derivatives markets, including hedging and proprietary positions
• Own the end-to-end transaction lifecycle — negotiation, execution, documentation, and settlement
• Build and grow relationships with producers, customers, traders, and counterparties
• Analyze global lithium market fundamentals — supply/demand, pricing, policy, and macro trends — to identify trading opportunities
• Identify new business opportunities across the lithium value chain, including emerging battery materials markets
• Prepare trading and market outlook reports for senior management

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional trading experience, including physical trading experience in lithium (preferred) or other battery metals
• Familiarity with derivatives/futures markets and commodity trading platforms
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and interpersonal/communication skills
• Solid understanding of physical commodity logistics and shipment flows
• Candidates must not require visa sponsorship, due to internal work pass constraints

This is a fixed-term contract role. Interested candidates can apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.