Commercial & Risk Trainee

The position

Glencore is seeking a trainee to support the Commercial & Risk team at Lima, conducting administrative duties related to the administration of purchase and sale contracts of mineral concentrates; as well as providing assistance for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the end-to-end supply chain of base metal concentrates (Supply Chain Due Diligence – SCDD).  This position offers you an opportunity to develop into a dynamic, entrepreneurial and performance-driven environment, looking after the smooth coordination with suppliers, service providers, people in other departments and main office.

Responsibilities

1. Support Local SCDD risk process for counterparties:

• Conduct due diligence on suppliers and upstream supply chain where applicable: traders, mine operators, treatment plants and toll processing.
• Map and verify the upstream supply chain down to the mine of origin, in case of medium and high-risk counterparties.
• Screen transactions and counterparties against global sanctions lists, and specialized databases; identifying, assessing and escalating red flags.
• Evaluate mine-site/plants operating permits, environmental licenses, concession rights, and other similar permits.
• Maintain internal traceability and risk-scoring databases/dashboards.

2. Support Glencore Lima Trading Traffic department in:

• Execution of the purchase/sale contracts of mineral concentrates.  Written and verbal contact with suppliers, service providers and customers.
• Co-ordinating the reception and shipment of the concentrates with suppliers and warehouse.
• Coordination with surveyor companies and laboratories for inspection, sampling, assaying of the different materials.
• Checking and calculating concentrates values and arranging payments in coordination with accounting and finance departments.
• Handling data entry in the ERP and periodical reporting.
• Improving processes and procedures to maximize efficiency.

Requirements

• Graduate with degree in Law, International Trade, Business administration, Economics, Industrial Engineer or another relevant field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) activities.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.  Any further language is an asset.
• Excellent written and strong social communications skills.
• Good know-how in using IT applications (e.g. MS Office).
• Strong numerical skills and logical thinking.
• Desirable: Basic understanding of the Peruvian legal and regulatory framework, including the hierarchy and interpretation of legal norms, as well as knowledge of Peruvian mining laws and regulations. Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) requirements, together with prior experience in compliance activities, would be an asset.

The ideal candidate

• Has a good learning aptitude and a problem-solving mind-set.
• Is highly organized with a strong ability to prioritize across multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Has attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Takes initiative and is a collaborative team-player.
• Apply a high level of professional skepticism when conducting reviews and assessments, critically evaluating information, challenging assumptions, and identifying potential risks

What we offer

The chance of professional development in one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of commodities.

To acquire hands-on experience, applying academic knowledge from day one.

Positive working environment.

Who we are

We are Glencore Peru, purchasing agent of Glencore International AG, one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Glencore has worldwide activities in the production, sourcing, processing, refining, transporting, storage, financing and supply of metals and minerals, energy products, and agricultural products. We strive to be a reliable and competitive partner in the markets in which we serve and to support our customers and suppliers at each stage of their expansion and development.