Senior Freight Trader
External
Shell · London York RoadContractOn-site1w ago
ComplianceLeadership
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Responsibilities
- The role combines senior freight trading and chartering expertise with responsibility for exposure management and paper trading.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Manage physical and paper freight trading positions in support of the freight team goals/targets
- Drive and be responsible for the desk's exposure management strategy, including oversight of paper trades
- Demonstrate creativity and book building by looking beyond day-to-day activities and assessing the broader market, actively seeking opportunities to develop the portfolio and generate innovative ideas. Confidently structure short term time charter and COA deals.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders extensively (e.g. Oil desks, Oil and Freight Operations, contract management, Vetting, Finance).
- Cover other assets or regions and at least one other vessel class if required and grab opportunities to participate and contribute to x-book work groups/discussions/trade strategies
- Contribute to the building and development of internal analysis, providing market insight and working closely with the analysis team.
- Develop leadership qualities by assisting and guiding junior members of the team including assistance with onboarding and training/coaching.
- Liaise and build relations with counterparties (owners/brokers/charterers) around the world
- Gather and share market information, assessing the accuracy of such and sharing this across the GTN where useful
- What you bring
- We'd also like to see the following:
- Substantial experience in frontline trading, chartering or broking
- Deep experience in third party negotiations
- An in depth understanding of shipping operations, including the ability to maximize operational efficiency
- A strong understanding of charter party terms and their legal and financial impact
- Sufficient experience to directly address legal, financial and compliance - related questions
- Strong capability in understanding the various exposures at both regional and book level, with ability to actively manage physical options and derivatives, aligned with a clear forward view
- Ability to work under pressure is an extremely important attribute as is flexibility around working hours and time zones
Benefits
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition togetherContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get aheadWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practicesCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertiseAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourselfPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the worldTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parentsJoin an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to applyGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teamsGain access to a wide range oParental leave
Additional Information
, United Kingdom Job Family Group: Trading Jobs Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 15, 2026 Business Unit: Trading and Supply Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role This Shell Trading position offers you the opportunity to join the Global Crude Freight Trading Team within its challenging and dynamic Physical and Paper Freight Trading business. At the senior trader level, this role has the responsibility to both create and execute physical trading strategies and take or manage paper positions backed by innovative analysis models and a global fleet of vessels.
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