Panamax Freight Trader d/f/m

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy company is seeking a Panamax Freight Trader to join its trading desk in Swindon. The successful candidate will manage and optimize the trading portfolio, focusing on agricultural freight markets. A minimum of three years' experience in Panamax trading and a strong understanding of the grain markets is essential. The role offers a dynamic work environment and lucrative salary package with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in Panamax trading.
• Strong understanding of grain products and routes.
• Existing relationships within the physical freight market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise the Panamax & Supramax trading book focusing on agricultural freight.
• Analyse agricultural freight markets to inform risk-taking activities.
• Negotiate and charter physical freight contracts.

Skills

Risk management

Numerical and analytical skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Are you ready to navigate and unlock limitless opportunities within the dynamic dry bulk freight market? At RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST), we’re looking for an entrepreneurial Panamax Freight Trader to join our Freight Trading Desk. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in managing and optimising RWEST’s global freight portfolio, with a particular focus on agricultural freight markets.

Our desk is at the forefront of dry bulk freight exposure, leveraging a mix of physical and financial trading strategies to drive commercial success. With a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and impact, you’ll be perfectly placed to shape our Panamax & Supramax trading book.

About the role

• Develop and optimise the Panamax & Supramax trading book, with a particular focus on agricultural freight products.
• Analyse the agricultural freight markets to develop market views, and apply these insights in risk-taking activities.
• Evaluate physical vessels and construct freight rates for new routes.
• Price physical voyage freight for internal and external counterparties using derivative and physical markets.
• Negotiate and charter physical freight contracts
• Provide dedicated trading support to RWEST’s Physical Grain Desk
• Maintain seamless collaboration across departments such as Risk Control, Coal Trading, Biomass Trading, and Back Office to enable integrated decision-making and trading synergies.
  
  

Job requirements and experiences

• A robust track record of successful Panamax trading (at least three years of experience), complemented by resilience to evolve and develop RWEST’s book further.
• Advanced understanding of grain products and routes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of spot and forward markets, liquidity, volatility, arbitrage, swaps, counterparty credit and contract issues.
• Proven risk management skills with a track record of balancing effective risk mitigation and capturing growth opportunities.
• Strong numerical, IT, and analytical problem-solving skills, combined with sharp attention to detail.
• Existing relationships within the physical freight market, with a particular focus on grain-related customers.
• Collaborate with empathy, build trust, and contribute knowledge to strengthen teamwork across departments, complemented by the ability to work independently.
• Show entrepreneurial spirit by exploring bold ideas, making informed decisions with confidence, and driving initiatives with energy and purpose.
• Move seamlessly from strategy to action, ensuring measurable outcomes that support business and trading goals.
  
  

Advantageous, but not essential

• Familiarity with Endur and IMOS risk and freight reporting systems.
• Quantitative modelling skills to forecast and act on market trends.
  
  

What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• The opportunity to develop your career at the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic trading hubs.
• A collaborative culture with highly skilled professionals who are passionate about trading and innovation.
• A focus on professional growth with tailored training, mentorship, and opportunities to take ownership from day one.
• A competitive salary package with attractive bonus scheme.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Pia König, [e-mail], Contact Business: Lee Boudebza, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.