Panamax Freight Trader d/f/m

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

Job summary

A leading energy trading company is seeking an entrepreneurial Panamax Freight Trader in Swindon. This role involves managing and optimising the Panamax & Supramax trading book, analysing agricultural freight markets, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of trading experience and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Attractive bonus scheme

Tailored training and mentorship

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least three years of successful Panamax trading experience.
• Advanced understanding of agricultural grain products and routes.
• Proven ability to balance risk and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise the Panamax & Supramax trading book.
• Evaluate and price physical vessels for freight contracts.
• Analyse agricultural freight markets for insightful decision-making.

Skills

Panamax trading experience

Strong analytical skills

Risk management skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

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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.

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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