Rail Freight Trader
Core
Develop and execute rail freight trading strategies to maximize returns, managing trade books and P&L for grain and oilseeds while optimizing rail positions across desks.
Role type
Senior rail freight trader (grains & oilseeds)
Builds
Trade books, functional P&L, and optimized rail freight positions for the Grains & Oilseeds platform
Domain
Agribusiness, rail freight logistics, grain trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
rail freight trading, position management, grain origination, market analysis, risk management, US transportation systems knowledge, regulatory compliance, demurrage/despatch concepts, grain accounting, futures markets
Preferred skills
spreadsheet proficiency (Excel, Power BI), task prioritization, documentation
Technologies
MS Excel, database administration, online systems/websites
Responsibilities
Manage BNSF, UPRR, and CPKCS freight positions; guide regional freight positioning for export flows; ensure accurate distribution of secondary freight positions; engage customers for grain procurement; coordinate information flow between departments; develop transportation strategies; receive and match third-party rail freight applications; handle timely billing and coverage assignment; market secondary freight to country elevators; maintain live rail freight balance sheet forecasting; analyze pricing trends and project forward market outlook; consult accounting on settlements; collaborate on refund collection and payment analysis; manage rail rate database and provide quotations; distribute monthly fuel surcharge updates.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC