Concentrates Trading Operations Analyst – WSMD / Quality & Quantity (Q&Q)

We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, data-driven commodities trading firm active across metals and mineral concentrates globally.

We are looking for aConcentrates Trading Operations Analyst to ownWeighing, Sampling, Moisture Determination (WSMD) and Quality & Quantity (Q&Q) processes end-to-end. You’ll work closely with Trading, Logistics, Surveyors, Laboratories and Legal, with direct impact on settlements, invoice accuracy and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage WSMD/Q&Q processes across global concentrate shipments.
2. Coordinate surveyors, inspection agencies and laboratories.
3. Oversee weighing, sampling, moisture determination and assay analysis.
4. Review quality and quantity data, investigate discrepancies and support settlements.
5. Identify contractual and operational risks and recommend mitigations.
6. Support technical claims and dispute resolution.
7. Develop and maintain SOPs aligned with ISO standards.
8. Conduct periodic site audits at ports, warehouses, terminals and smelters.
9. Produce reporting on Q&Q performance, variances and value recovery.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Q&Q/WSMD within commodities, mining or inspection, ideally covering non-ferrous concentrates.
2. Strong knowledge of weighing, sampling, moisture determination and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 12743, ISO 3082, ISO 10251.
3. Established global relationships with surveyors and laboratories..
4. Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
5. Exposure to concentrates, blending or warehousing is a plus.
6. Strong understanding of physical commodity logistics and trade operations.
7. Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

*We welcome candidates fromtrade operations, Q&Q, QA/QC, cargo inspection, surveying, assay laboratories, mining, metallurgy, shipping and commodity finance .