Gerald Group - Careers in metals and mining

Gerald Group is one of the oldest and largest independent metal merchants with a truly international presence. A leading global commodity trader, the group focuses on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials.

Gerald Group’s values of Responsibility, Reliability and Relationships have been built over decades. The Group has a better gender balance than most trading houses and fosters a merit-based culture, where individuals can achieve great things based on abilities, and employees are rewarded for their results, hard work and aptitude. Craig Dean, Gerald’s CEO, believes the Group can be its best by cultivating a diverse and strong leadership team and workforce. The Group has women in various roles and at all levels throughout the global organisation. This is reinforced when one examines the Group's executive board, which comprises seven members, of which there are equal female and male executive board members. Of the current 227 employees, 40% are women, many of whom have worked at the Group for several years, and of the various heads of trading desks around the world, Gerald’s Copper Concentrates, Iron Ore and Precious Metals businesses are led by women.

Gerald’s flat organisational structure creates an environment where an individual’s exposure and impact are evident across various aspects of the business. At Gerald, if you are motivated and eager to learn, challenging tasks and responsibilities are provided from the beginning. One can provide a vital impact on operational performance and quickly become a profit driving contributor. Trader Assistant.

Gerald is a place which advocates equal opportunity for all. Working at Gerald, you will reach your full potential, growing career-wise and as a person. The Iron Ore desk is always looking to cultivate young talent and fresh ideas, building on traditions of trust and responsibility, which we value greatly when we trade. Senior Vice-President, Co-Desk Head.

I joined Gerald in 2007 after university. Having started in the treasury and finance functions, I quickly transitioned to the front office where I learned the ropes from my senior team members. I recently became Desk Head for Aluminium and Alumina. Gerald is a company that provides employees with tremendous experience, rewards hard work and promotes creative ideas. Desk Head.

Gerald Group’s infrastructure and ability to effectively manage risk in challenging regions allows our traders, and of course the Group, to capitalise on opportunities. The Group is managed in a dynamic, calculated and highly considered manner, ensuring profitable and sustainable business for both Gerald and our partners. Desk Head.