Freight Trading Analyst
Core
Develop market insights, forecasting models, and analytical frameworks to support global LPG and freight trading, risk management, and commercial optimization.
Role type
Analyst, Global Trading (Freight/LPG)
Builds
Actionable market views and analytical solutions for physical and derivative freight trading strategies
Domain
Energy, Chemicals, Maritime Logistics, Commodity Trading
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Global freight market analysis, LPG market dynamics, quantitative forecasting, voyage economics, scenario analysis, data synthesis, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
VLGC market knowledge, freight derivatives (FFAs), hedging strategies, maritime intelligence platforms, cloud-based analytics, supply chain optimization
Technologies
Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel, AIS data, vessel tracking data, port intelligence, macroeconomic indicators
Responsibilities
Monitor global LPG freight markets (supply/demand, rates, trade flows); Develop and maintain freight market models linking vessel supply, cargo demand, and pricing; Analyze key drivers (fleet growth, port congestion, geopolitical events); Conduct short-, medium-, and long-term freight market forecasting; Evaluate voyage economics and shipping arbitrage opportunities; Partner with traders to develop market views and support trading strategy; Perform scenario analysis and back-testing of trading strategies; Utilize analytical tools with vessel tracking and market data; Produce market commentary and analytical reports for stakeholders.
Seniority
Analyst, entry-to-mid level