Drip Capital
Drip Capital

Metal Trading & Sales

TLDR

Build and manage a trading book for aluminium and copper while ensuring disciplined and risk-controlled execution and focusing on fast capital rotations.

Role Objective
Build and scale a high-velocity trading book across aluminium (ingots, billets, wire rods) and copper (cathodes, wire rods), with a focus on fast capital rotations (3–7 days), strong industrial customer networks, and disciplined, risk-controlled execution.


Key Responsibilities
• Build and expand regional and pan-India customer base across extruders, cable, transformer, auto, electrical OEMs, and packaging sectors
• Execute import (LME-linked) and domestic arbitrage trades across aluminium and copper
• Maintain back-to-back or semi-covered positions with minimal open exposure
• Work on LME pricing, conversion spreads, and fixed-margin opportunities
• Structure low-risk, high-rotation deals with strong capital efficiency
• Ensure strict risk discipline with no speculative exposure; coordinate with centralized hedging where applicable
• Drive fast collections and tight working capital cycles
• Track LME trends, premiums, and metal demand cycles to identify trading opportunities


Ideal Candidate Profile
• 0–3 years of experience in non-ferrous / primary metals trading (freshers welcome)
• Exposure to aluminium, copper, or cable/electrical ecosystem is a plus
• Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Commercial mindset with high ownership and execution bias
• Hustler mindset with high ambition and willingness to work in a field-driven role
• Comfortable with extensive travel

Drip Capital is a fintech company transforming global trade finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing seamless access to capital. We empower SMEs in emerging markets to scale internationally by simplifying the often complex processes of trade financing and sourcing. Our innovative solutions leverage technology to eliminate barriers, making cross-border trade accessible and efficient.

Founded
Founded 2015
Employees
201-500 employees
Industry
Internet Software & Services
Total raised
$380M raised
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