Commodities Analyst London, England
Job description
About us
Windward Shipping set sail in 2017 with the privilege of working with clients across the globe, connecting people in the world of shipping. Our wide range of expertise and knowledge means that our experienced brokers work in tandem with specialist professionals to form teams tailored to our clients’ needs of any size, from the largest names in shipping to boutiques and individuals and provide an integrated service supported by a collaborative culture.
We have teams of experts focusing on dry cargo chartering worldwide, fixing business on voyage, COA, time charter and long-period basis, facilitating the interests of a range of close Charterers, Ship Owners and Operating companies. As Members of the Baltic Exchange Windward strive to promote professionalism and integrity by adhering to The Baltic Code.
Our priority is the continuous improvement of our services, systems and processes to empower our clients to continue serving the global trade in a new age of dry bulk shipping.
With offices in Dubai, Istanbul, Singapore and London as our HQ.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Snack provided
- Growth opportunities
What you’ll be doing
You will be assisting the brokers and finance team and serving as a steward for the data content, supporting the team to grow the business.
- Preparing comprehensive weekly and monthly dry bulk market reports to assist ship brokers in making well-informed decisions.
- Analysing and identifying market trends and patterns through continuous monitoring of the latest developments.
- Providing short and long-term forecasts by thoroughly examining economic reports and closely monitoring time charter rates for different trade routes and FFA curves on the Baltic exchange.
- Assessing the demand side of the market, including the performance of global commodities, and keeping a close eye on the supply side by tracking new ship-building orders and demolitions.
- Staying updated on regulatory changes imposed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and evaluating their potential impact on current and future market scenarios.
- Cultivating strong relationships with brokers and maintaining regular communication to keep them well-informed about potential market activities and events, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Support Management with useful management information relating to market trends and recent industry/market developments.
- Support Management for ad hoc reports when required.
- Attending international forums/conferences and other relevant events dry bulk related.
What we’re looking for from you
- Experience in the shipping or commodities sectors.
- Knowledge of the dry bulk shipping markets, including key players, trends, and regulations.
- A Master’s in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or a related field of study.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills in Excel and Word.
- Superior communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- A keen analytical mindset to understand trade flows across the major commodities.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
- What is your notice period?
- Do you have shipping or commodities experience?
Ability to Commute:
- London (preferred)
Work Location: In person
