Head of China Trading

Torq Commodities is seeking an entrepreneurial and highly commercial trading professional to establish, lead, and grow its China trading platform. This is a front-office trading role. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a profitable trading book, developing strategic customer and supplier relationships, and creating a sustainable profit centre for the business in China.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience owning a physical commodities trading book with direct P&L responsibility.
• Senior, hands-on leadership experience in physical commodities trading, including operational involvement in logistics and hands-on hedging experience.
• Experience trading agri commodities, including grains, nuts, and oilseeds.
• Experience managing commercial relationships across the trading ecosystem, including growers, processors, importers, exporters, and large buying customers.
• Native or native-level proficiency in Mandarin, with fluent English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK or Switzerland.