Freight Trader

half the sky; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodities trading group is seeking an experienced Freight Trader to be based in Singapore. The successful candidate will communicate with traders, manage pricing, and evaluate trading partners within a fast-paced trading-floor environment. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and over 4 years of experience in dry commodities. Applicants should possess excellent negotiation and analytical skills, with strong proficiency in English and MS Excel. Availability for business travel is also required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience within dry commodities.
• Excellent oral and written English skills, preferably with another language.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong MS Excel skills; data science and statistics capabilities.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; self-motivated and emotionally intelligent.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal traders and brokers to price freight needs.
• Evaluate trading partners based on price and quality.
• Manage data in the freight system.
• Identify arbitrage and hedging opportunities in freight derivatives and futures; evaluate period ship fixtures against freight sales.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external accounts for grain and bulk flows; align with in-house flow and strategic opportunities for the period fleet.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

MS Excel

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering / Mathematics / Finance / Economics / Maritime

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

My client a leading commodities trading group is looking for an experienced to Freight Trader to be based in Singapore

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicates with internal traders and vessel owners / brokers to price freight needs; uses FFA and analyzes external price proposals to determine fair market prices; negotiates freight rates and other Charter Party contractual terms.
• Research information from the freight market through communication with brokers and owners to assist in accurately assessing freight levels and projecting freight levels. Provides information on grain and other bulk flows as well as competitor and supplier activities to the global team as applicable.
• Assists with internal enquiries and price grids; discloses and discusses pertinent information with the Senior Trader and with the global size desk. Contributes to discussions on pricing for focused markets / flows.
• In the course of pricing and negotiation, identifies and trades arbitrage and hedging opportunities in the freight derivatives and futures market, and assesses the opportunity of applying a period ship or new period ship fixture against a specific freight sale.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external third‑party accounts on both grain and other bulk commodity flows that both marry with inhouse flow and also offer strategic opportunities for the period fleet.

Freight Contract Execution

• Sales and purchases are entered correctly and on time into the Freight Platforms contract module.
• Works closely with Freight Operations to stay on top of the itineraries, stow plans, and voyage execution PnLs. Ensuring all documentary and administrative requirements are completely in timely manner.
• Minor problems are resolved in working closely with traders, execution teams and owners. Larger issues are escalated up to the Senior level and/or Size/Regional Manager.
• Evaluates and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and/or to determine the need for changes; consults with other traders on unusual price strategy, policy and operational issues.
• Adheres to the Corporate and/or Platform Risk, Credit, Compliance, and Ethics guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate trading partners based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, distribution capabilities, reputation and history.
• Undertake and completes training on: Time charter and Voyage charter parties, FFA contract negotiation and execution; Vessel bunkering hedging and execution; Internal freight accounting practices; Internal freight IT systems.
• Data management in the freight system.
• Other document task related with China flow.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineer / Mathematics / Finance / Economics / Maritime Concentration.
• 4+ years of relevant experience within dry commodities / supra / handy / panamax desk.
• Excellent oral / written English and preferably one other language.
• Strong MS Excel Skills. Data science and Statistics skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, assertive and emotional intelligence.

Working Conditions

• Fast‑paced trading‑floor environment. This position considered to be on call 24 / 7 in order to complete time‑sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.
• Availability for business travels required.