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FFA Broker (Wet or Dry)

JR United Kingdom

London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced FFA brokers to join their expanding team. This exciting role involves providing clients with critical insights into freight trends, negotiating contracts, and advising on hedging strategies to navigate market volatility. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, connecting with key players in the shipping industry. If you have a proven track record in freight derivatives and a passion for market analysis, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the derivatives brokerage space.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in FFA/Freight Derivatives Brokerage.
  • Strong understanding of dry/wet freight shipping markets.

Responsibilities

  • Provide insights on freight trends and rates to clients.
  • Negotiate and structure FFA contracts between buyers and sellers.

Skills

FFA/Freight Derivatives Brokerage
Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Market Analysis

Job description

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Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a well-established international shipping company that is expanding into the derivatives brokerage space looking for FFA brokers to join their team in either London, Geneva, Dubai or Singapore.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Provide clients with insights on dry/wet bulk freight trends and rates.
  • Negotiate and structure FFA contracts between buyers and sellers.
  • Advise clients on strategies to hedge against freight rate volatility.
  • Build and maintain strong networks with shipowners, charterers, and traders.
  • Ensure trades meet regulations and manage accurate contract records.
  • Role reports into Head of Freight Derivatives.

Key Qualifications / Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as an FFA/Freight Derivatives Broker.
  • Strong understanding of dry or wet freight shipping markets, freight indices, and FFA’s.
  • Proven experience in structuring and closing deals with excellent communication and persuasion skills.
  • Transferable portfolio of business is desirable.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations, compliance standards, and trade documentation practices.
  • Role is in either London, Geneva, Dubai or Singapore

For all positions based in Switzerland, Redstone Commodity Search works with their licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH. All candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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