Trading Manager at Kursi Investment Limited

Kursi Group, is a Nigerian-based Mining, Mineral processing and trading company. The company was incorporated in 2005 and has since grown to become one of Nigeria’s biggest and most reliable mining and trading company. The head office is located in Abuja, with mining, operational and processing sites spread across 22 of the 36 states in Nigeria.

Kursi holds the titles for some of the most viable mineral assets in Nigeria, with combined mineral resources and reserve estimation of over 100 billion us dollars.   We mine, process and trade on base metals, precious stones and rare earth minerals. We supply to off-takers, manufacturers and end-users in the global value chain.  Our Gold mining and processing lines have the capacity for 8500 tons of ore per day, with optimal grade recovery rate. We also lead the Nigerian market in the mining and trading of Lithium, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Columbite, Tantalite, Monoxide, Manganese, Wolframite, Graphite and Fluorite.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trading Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Trading Manager to lead our trading operations and optimize profitability within our gold mining company.
• The Trading Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing trading strategies, monitoring market trends, and managing trading activities to achieve financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profits and minimize risks in the gold market.
• Monitor gold market trends and analyze economic indicators to make informed trading decisions.
• Manage trading activities, including buying and selling gold bullion, futures, and options.
• Coordinate with mining operations to forecast gold production and plan trading activities accordingly.
• Monitor trading performance and adjust strategies as needed to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal trading policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to trading department staff, including traders and analysts.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance and risk management, to align trading activities with company goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with gold brokers, dealers, and financial institutions to facilitate trading transactions.
• Evaluate and manage counterparty risk associated with trading activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trading, preferably in the commodities.
• Proven track record of success in trading gold or other commodities.
• Familiarity with trading platforms and risk management tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to trading activities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and derivatives related to gold trading.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail