Main purpose As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, this role is responsible for attracting high-caliber talent, primarily within Trafigura's Shipping function, while also supporting the firm's broader hiring needs across other business areas when required. The position manages end-to-end recruitment across the shipping value chain and operates with a high degree of autonomy whilst aligning with global standards. Reporting to the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Athens and partner closely with senior hiring managers and stakeholders, the majority of whom are also located in Athens. Working as part of both the regional and global TA teams, the role plays a pivotal part in identifying, engaging, and securing top shipping talent in a specialized and competitive maritime labor market, contributing directly to Trafigura's continued growth and operational excellence. Key responsibilities Manage end-to-end recruitment at all levels, covering the full shipping function Partner with Hiring Managers to assess talent needs and provide expertise and guidance around hiring plans and strategy, driving the full recruiting process Proactively source passive candidates — particularly within niche maritime and shipping talent pools — through various channels and initiatives (e.g. industry networks, maritime associations, LinkedIn) to build and maintain pipelines for critical and recurring roles Deliver 100% direct hiring — no recruitment agencies or third-party vendors are to be used for sourcing or hiring Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' technical baseline alongside core competencies, engaging credibly with hiring managers and candidates alike Support internship and other early-careers programmes where applicable Support hiring needs across other business areas of the firm when required, beyond the core shipping remit Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and local hiring regulations Provide training and guidance to Hiring Managers and stakeholders on recruitment processes, technical assessment frameworks specific to shipping disciplines, and candidate evaluation best practices Employer Branding Represent the firm strengthening visibility within the maritime and shipping talent community Support employer branding initiatives to articulate the firm's distinctive culture and value proposition to high-caliber candidates Contribute to the firm's positioning as an employer of choice within the commodity trading and shipping space in Europe Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and university career fairs to build long-term talent brand recognition Build relationships with maritime academies and professional associations to strengthen the firm's talent pipeline and reputation Global TA Collaboration Work as part of the global Talent Acquisition team to support other regions when required, and contribute to global TA initiatives and projects Share market insights — particularly around European shipping/maritime talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and sourcing strategies — to support a globally consistent hiring approach. Required qualifications Minimum 3 years' experience recruiting within shipping or commodity trading Proven direct sourcing capability across active and passive candidate pools, without reliance on agencies Familiarity with shipping roles, terminology, and fundamental concepts Proficiency with ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter Comfortable leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude) to drive smarter, faster decision-making, while applying sound judgement to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs Preferred qualifications In-house experience Previous experience recruiting within a broader commodity trading environment Experience supporting hiring across multiple locations and time zones Attributes for success Strategically minded, able to balance day-to-day delivery with longer-term talent initiatives Highly credible with senior stakeholders; confident operating in demanding commercial environments Resilient and adaptable, comfortable managing competing priorities and time pressures Strong relationships builder and effective communicator Proactive, resourceful and solution-oriented Collaborative team-player with a willingness to support broader regional and global priorities Department overview The Talent Acquisition team sits within Trafigura's global Human Resources function, reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition based in Geneva. The team operates as a true business partner to the organization, supporting hiring across all levels and geographies. This Regional Recruiter will work alongside the existing Regional Team based in Athens and London, collaborating closely with colleagues across Geneva, London, Houston, Montevideo, Mumbai, and Singapore. Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.

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