Freight Trading Analytics Analyst
Core
Perform fundamental freight market analysis using proprietary and third-party data to predict vessel supply-demand balances, freight rate movements, and market disruptions; develop actionable insights to support physical and derivative freight trading strategies.
Role type
Senior Freight Trading Analytics Analyst
Builds
Freight trading strategies and optimization proposals for physical and derivative markets
Domain
Energy & Chemicals / Maritime Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Data modeling, forecasting, quantitative analysis, Python, SQL, Power BI, AIS data analysis, vessel tracking, macroeconomic analysis, cash flow modeling
Preferred skills
Experience in freight or shipping markets, familiarity with freight rate benchmarks, ability to synthesize complex data
Technologies
Python, SQL, Power BI, AIS data, port data, macro indicators
Responsibilities
Monitor global freight fundamentals including supply/demand, fleet utilization, and port congestion; Track regulatory changes and geopolitical developments to assess impact on freight rates; Develop and maintain models linking vessel supply/demand, route economics, and freight rates; Conduct forecasting and scenario analysis to support freight trading books; Perform back-testing and validation of freight trading strategies; Advance analytic tools using latest methods and datasets; Formulate proposals for profitable freight optimization and trading strategies; Provide economic analysis of freight assets and cash flow modeling.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC