Concentrates Trading Operations Analyst – WSMD / Q&Q

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 a Concentrates Trading Operations Analyst to own Weighing, 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: • Manage WSMD/Q&Q processes across global concentrate shipments. • Coordinate surveyors, inspection agencies and laboratories. • Oversee weighing, sampling, moisture determination and assay analysis. • Review quality and quantity data, investigate discrepancies and support settlements. • Identify contractual and operational risks and recommend mitigations. • Support technical claims and dispute resolution. • Develop and maintain SOPs aligned with ISO standards. • Conduct periodic site audits at ports, warehouses, terminals and smelters. • Produce reporting on Q&Q performance, variances and value recovery.

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Q&Q/WSMD within commodities, mining or inspection, ideally covering non-ferrous concentrates. • Strong knowledge of weighing, sampling, moisture determination and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 12743, ISO 3082, ISO 10251. • Established global relationships with surveyors and laboratories.. • Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills. • Exposure to concentrates, blending or warehousing is a plus. • Strong understanding of physical commodity logistics and trade operations. • Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally. *We welcome candidates from trade operations, Q&Q, QA/QC, cargo inspection, surveying, assay laboratories, mining, metallurgy, shipping and commodity finance.