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Senior Freight Trader

ShellSenior Freight Trader

Perks & benefits

Paid LeaveHealth Insurance

Requirements

frontline trading experience, chartering or broking expertise, third party negotiations, shipping operations knowledge, charter party terms understanding, exposure management, derivatives management

Skills

LogisticsOperations

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Manage physical and paper freight trading positions to support team goals and targets
  • Drive the desk's exposure management strategy, including oversight of paper trades
  • Develop and execute physical trading strategies and structure short-term time charter and COA deals
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Oil desks, Shipping, Maritime, and Finance
  • Contribute to the development of internal analysis and provide market insights
  • Build and maintain relationships with global counterparties, including owners, brokers, and charterers
  • Mentor and guide junior team members through onboarding, training, and coaching

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in frontline trading, chartering, or broking
  • Deep experience in third-party negotiations
  • In-depth understanding of shipping operations and maximizing operational efficiency
  • Strong understanding of charter party terms and their legal and financial impacts
  • Proven capability in managing regional and book-level exposures, including physical options and derivatives
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain flexibility regarding working hours and time zones

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related increases
  • Access to diverse career opportunities within national and international teams
  • Comprehensive training and development programmes
  • Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of the global energy transition

About the Company

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. We are committed to transitioning to a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy the world needs today.

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Senior Freight Trader

Shell · London

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