Rare Earths Trader

Aurex Group is partnering with a leading global commodities trading house who is expanding their Rare Earths platform. As part of this growth, they are hiring multiple trading roles across varying levels of experience.

This position combines market development, physical trading, and commercial structuring, with close interaction across logistics, risk, operations, and finance teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and scaling the firm's rare earths presence across physical and derivative markets.

Key Responsibilities: Originate, structure, and execute physical trading strategies in rare earth elements (REEs) Develop and manage supplier and customer relationships across producers, refiners, industrial end-users, and strategic partners Identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities across geographies and value chains Monitor global supply/demand dynamics, policy developments, and geopolitical trends impacting critical minerals markets Collaborate with logistics, operations, risk, and finance teams to ensure efficient trade execution and risk management Contribute to the strategic development of the rare earths platform, including new market entry and product expansion For senior candidates: lead book strategy, mentor junior traders, and drive desk P&L growth

What We’re Looking For: We are open to candidates at multiple trading experience levels. Ideal backgrounds may include: Experience in physical metals, concentrates, alloys, or critical minerals trading Exposure to rare earth elements (e.g., neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium, lanthanum, cerium) is highly desirable Experience in adjacent markets such as base metals, minor metals, battery materials, or specialty materials will also be considered Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to manage risk and P&L Strong understanding of global trade flows, logistics, and contract structures Strong relationship management and negotiation skills

Key Competencies: Physical commodities trading & deal execution Risk and exposure management Cross-functional collaboration Strong commercial and analytical mindset

Junior candidates with strong industry experience and commercial foundations may be considered for development-oriented roles within the team.