Trading Operations Administrator

Purpose of the Role

First Quantum Minerals is a Canadian‑based global mining and metals company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, and cobalt. With operations and future developments spanning across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, in a range of diverse conditions, FQM is globally recognised for its specialist technical, engineering and operational skills, all of which allow for the development and operation of complex mines and minerals processing plants.

As we expand our operations, continue to provide metals to build the modern world and shift to a low‑carbon, greener economy in the years ahead, our mining projects will continue to require the best and the brightest talent to help us solve the emerging challenges of our time, shape our business and unlock opportunities for our future. Although our production and financial results are the engine that drives our business, it is the depth of capability in our people that will continue to determine First Quantum’s ongoing success.

• Contract Administration
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  Carry out contracting administration, ensuring adherence to commercial terms outlined within traders’ business confirmations; supervise and administer contracts execution for the full trade life cycle of each shipment through to final settlement; ensure accurate and timely issuance of documents such as letters of credit, copies and/or open account for all shipped products; observe quality assurance protocols and identify outliers to mitigate exposure to quality claims and/or losses in product value.
• Shipping
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  Collaborate with the wider operations team for the scheduling and coordination of shipments across global trade routes covering multiple FQM sites and commodities including copper, nickel, zinc concentrates, coal, sulphur, pyrites and dore; calculate laytime, handle freight payments and demurrage settlements; address customer‑related post‑shipment queries.
• Financial & Exposure Management
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  Coordinate with banks and customers for the timely issuance of fully workable letters of credit in accordance with sales contracts; vigilantly assess mark‑to‑market movements and exposure for all open shipments; prepare and monitor the status of shipments for all FQM Trading sales each month to support the hedging team with management of hedge positions.
• Compliance & Customer Relations
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  Conduct KYCs for customers, service providers and third‑party entities to ensure compliance with internal and external standards; maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at various sites and identify opportunities to ameliorate inter‑company operations considering upstream and downstream impacts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from a leading university (Master’s Degree preferred but not mandatory).
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Diligence and strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Hybrid role: 3 days in the Toronto office; willing to travel between Toronto and London offices. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

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