Freight Trader

Freight Trader | Dry Bulk | Miami, FLWhere global grain meets the open ocean, and you call the shots!Our client is one of the world’s largest agribusiness and food companies. They’re looking for a Freight Trader to join their Miami desk and move cargo across the Americas. You’ll sit between the commodity traders and the ships, deciding which vessels go where, at what price, and for what margin.If you love the speed of the freight market and want your decisions to hit the P&L, this is the seat. Apply today, we can’t wait to introduce you to your next employer!What you’ll ownChartering: put the right ship on the right cargoBe the freight backbone for the Latin America commodities traders, covering spot and forward businessWork time and voyage charters that add real value to the flow of cargoBuild and work your network of brokers, owners, charterers, and agents, and use it to find an edgeWork closely with the Freight Product Line to get the most out of every vessel and trading opportunityOperations: take the voyage from fixture to deliveryWork with the freight operations team, ship masters, technical managers, and agents to execute voyagesPlan routing and bunkering, and run laytime calculationsReport on the financial performance of freight positions and voyagesBe the go-to partner for internal teams and external customersPositioning and growth: trade the marketHelp hedge freight and bunker exposure within position limitsBuild market views and trading strategies that grow the business in the regionHunt for arbitrage across vessel types, geographies, and market imperfectionsGrow third-party business through full cargoes and parceling across the Americas, with a focus on TCE earnings and long-term relationshipsWhat you bringBachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or a related field5+ years in dry bulk freight trading (Associate Trader or similar), ideally in agribusinessAt least 2 years of hands-on experience in vessel operations, freight/futures pricing, logistics, and IMOSStrong command of freight operations (this is essential)Working knowledge of commercial shipping contracts and the basics of maritime lawSharp analytical and negotiation skills, and comfort building and interpreting P<he composure to make good calls in a fast, high-pressure market while juggling several deals at onceWhy this roleDirect exposure to global grain and commodity flows at a market leaderReal trading responsibility with visibility to senior leadershipA Miami base at the center of Latin American tradeA role that builds on your existing freight network and market instinctsLocation and work authorizationThis is an on-site role based in Miami, FloridaCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Ready to trade freight from Miami? Apply today or message us for a confidential conversation.