Main purpose This role supports Trafigura's Refined Metals trading desks. The Business Developer will originate and grow commercial opportunities across Turkey and the surrounding region, acting as the primary bridge between local counterparties and the Geneva trading desks. Key responsibilities To Originate and develop business opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties Act as the primary liaison between local market relationships and the Geneva Refined Metals desks Support deal structuring, contract negotiations, and execution alongside experienced traders Coordinate with internal operations, logistics, trade finance, and contract administration teams Provide regular market intelligence and counterparty insights to Geneva desk heads Required qualifications Minimum 4 years' experience in business development, trading, commercial origination, or a related commercial role within commodities. Demonstrated exposure to the full physical trading cycle — from pricing and contract negotiation with counterparties through to execution, shipment logistics, and settlement. Ability to spot and act on relative-value opportunities by conducting market research and analyzing forward curves, delivery timing, geographic spreads, and storage economics. Native Turkish, with fluent English — excellent oral and written skills in both languages. Preferred qualifications Background in or exposure to base metals trading or soft commodities preferred Familiarity with trade finance instruments, contract administration, logistics Knowledge of or experience in the Turkish metals and mining industry Attributes for success Commercially curious and proactive self-starter Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior counterparties and internal stakeholders Collaborative mindset with comfort working across cultures and time zones Willingness to travel within Turkey and internationally Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.

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