Commodity Trading Operator

Company: Imperium Commodity Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Title: Trader Operator – Fertilizers

Salary: Negotiable (newly created role)

Location: London, Europe

Imperium Commodity Search is confidentially retained by a rapidly growing, tech-led trading business with continued and sustained expansion plans into 2026. The trading house is well-capitalised and uniquely positioned in the chemicals and fertilizer space; bringing a tech-led platform and reshaping the trading landscape in their niche.

Our client has seen a rapid expansion of their commercial team over the past 2 years and anticipates further growth into 2026. As a result, a requirement has arisen for a trade operator to join the middle/back office team; supporting the commercial department with handling execution and fulfilment of purchase/sale contracts, documentation and administration of the physical trading department.

You will be:

  • Processing and executing Sale and Purchase contracts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery and compliance
  • Working with logistics and transportation partners to arrange the transportation of goods via land and sea
  • Handling Bills of Lading/LCs and other documentation related to the physical trading agreements
  • Assisting with approving, issuing and advising of Letters of Credit for the purchase and sale of fertilizers
  • Handling shipment data and administration, ensuring up to date records and providing updates to counterparties relating to the logistics/transportation of commodities as required
  • Producing shipping/live-status reports on live trades, supporting the trading team with requests in relation to physical operations queries
  • Processing payments and submitting documentation to suppliers and logistics providers

We would love to speak to you if you have:

  • A minimum of 1 year experience working in an operations/traffic role in a physical commodity trading house or similar
  • A professional and accurate/expedient approach to administration and documentation tasks
  • Good computer/office skills (particularly with Excel/G-Suite/Sheets or similar)
  • A high standard of accuracy and accountability
  • Solid grasp of supply chain/logistics and operational matters relating to the commodity markets
  • The desire to join a tech-led and revolutionary trading business, operating at the forefront of innovation to the storied commodity trading markets

To arrange a confidential discussion around this opportunity, please contact Zuzana Zvolenská:

Email: zuzana.zvolenska@imperiumcs.com

Tel: +44 (0)203 927 5090 (UK)

Posted: March 12th, 2026