Panamax Freight Trader

RWE AG; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Swindon seeks a Panamax Freight Trader to lead agricultural freight trading. This role involves developing strategies, managing risk, and leveraging client relationships for success. You'll benefit from competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and full relocation support. Join a team that values bold ideas and supports personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working options

Relocation assistance

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Panamax trading with agricultural freight focus.
• Ability to balance risk while capturing growth opportunities.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and grain product demand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Panamax trading book focused on agricultural freight.
• Provide market insights and analysis for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with internal desks to maximize profitability.

Skills

Panamax trading

Agricultural freight

Market analysis

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Tools

Endur

IMOS systems

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to drive growth in the global freight markets and create real impact in shaping the future of dry bulk trading? At RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST), we’re looking for an entrepreneurial Panamax Freight Trader to lead the way in navigating key opportunities within agricultural freight markets. This is a rare chance to join a desk at the forefront of innovation, leveraging your expertise to build a profitable book and make your mark in an expanding and globally integrated trading team.

Responsibilities

• Shape market strategies: Take ownership of building and advancing the Panamax trading book with a strategic focus on agricultural freight products.
• Create value through insight: Develop market-leading analysis to identify and act on the most lucrative opportunities while managing risk effectively.
• Collaborate for commercial success: Work seamlessly with internal desks—coal, biomass, and grains—to leverage synergies, overcome challenges, and maximise profitability.
• Negotiate with impact: Secure advantageous freight contracts by aligning market insights with client needs, solidifying RWEST's position as a trusted partner in dry bulk freight.
• Innovate for the future: Use your industry knowledge and collaboration skills to help shape the future direction of RWEST's freight strategy during this pivotal growth phase.
• Deliver trading success: Proven experience in Panamax trading with a strong focus on agricultural freight or related sectors.
• Manage trading risks: Demonstrated ability to balance risk effectively while capturing growth opportunities.
• Lead with insight: A deep understanding of market dynamics, including grain product demand, spot and forward markets, swaps, and arbitrage.
• Utilise your network: Established client relationships in the freight markets, particularly with grain clients, to drive commercial deals.
• Collaborate strategically: A proactive team player with sharp decision-making skills and the ability to use collaboration as a competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering results in Panamax trading with a focus on agricultural freight or related sectors.
• Ability to balance risk while pursuing growth opportunities.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, including grain product demand, spot/forward markets, swaps, and arbitrage.
• Established client relationships in the freight markets, particularly with grain clients.
• Collaborative mindset and decisive, proactive approach.
• Advantageous, but not essential: Knowledge of Endur and IMOS systems for managing trading and risk reporting.
• Advantageous, but not essential: Quantitative modelling skills to enhance market analysis and forecasting.

What we offer / Benefits

• Be at the helm of innovation: Collaborate with teams who value bold ideas and strategic thinking, empowering you to influence the energy transition.
• Support for success: Access tailored training, mentorship, and career development programmes to support your professional and personal growth.
• Life beyond work: Competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and a culture that values work-life balance.
• Relocation and visa support: Full relocation assistance to our Swindon trading hub, including visa support if required, to ensure a smooth transition.

Are you ready to drive growth in the global freight markets and create real impact in shaping the future of dry bulk trading? We look forward to meeting you. We welcome all applications—diversity is valued and we are committed to inclusion.