RtM's Global Aluminium and Bauxite manage a diverse portfolio, operating primarily through RtMI (Singapore), RtME (Europe), RtMA (Americas), RtMJ (Japan), and SSL (China), in collaboration with other Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) regional offices. This positions RtM as one of the largest trading houses in the industry. With the respective Global Heads located in RtMI(Singapore), the Aluminium Metals Division and Bauxite Divisions, while functioning as separate divisions, work closely due to the unique characteristics and synergies of these commodities. Both divisions actively delvelop and align their global strategies to maximise growth and operational efficiency.
In the recent years, market conditions have become increasingly volatile due to U.S. tariffs, rising geopolitical risks and the entry of new competitors. In this environment, seamless communication between regional offices and the Global Head, as well as among the regional offices themselves, is critical for effective global business operations. The Global Coordination and Planning scope, serves as a centralised communication, providing comprehensive support to the Global Head and the global team, driving coordination, strategic planning and execution of global business initiatives, while also overseeing global risk management under the Global Head.
Responsibilities
1. Global Aluminium and Bauxite Strategy and Planning
- Initiate strategic planning discussions and support the set-up of the KPIs and commodity strategies.
- Monitor progress against strategic objectives and ensure timely follow-ups.
2. Global Aluminium and Bauxite budget management and P&L monitoring
- Coordinate with all the entities of Aluminium and Bauxite global entities to assist in global budget preparation and settlement, maintaining close communication and alignment with Global head.
- Track budget performance, identify gaps, propose corrective measures and integrate solutions into the commodity strategy.
3. Risk Management
- Lead and coordinate the Global Mikoshi application process and monitor the risk positions in alignment with established protocols.
- Collaborate with regional bases to develop solutions when a significant operational risks are identified.
4. Internal coordination of applications
- Facilitate the submission and coordination of various applications such as Global Credit lines and system development requests etc. which are applied from Global Heads to RtM EXECO / MC Tokyo etc.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Degree in trade, management, international business or related field from a recognized University.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the metals trading industry, with expertise in managing market risk and credit risk.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting data such as P&L, premium position and net hedge positions.
- Business proficiency in both English and Japanese (written and spoken) will be mandatory as individual will be required to communicate with the Mineral Resources Group and MC in Tokyo, including report preparation, explanatory materials, and responding to inquiries related to strategy paper, P&L monitoring and quarterly closing Q&A for shareholders.
- Ability to communicate frequently with regional offices across various time zones.
- Excellent time management, proactive communication, high accuracy in reporting.
- Strong teamwork ethic with transparent and frequent communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.
- Demonstrates interest in metals trading and risk management.
- Management of work time due to the time difference with other regional offices especially for New York office
