Freight Trader

Shell•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join Shell’s Global Products Freight Trading team in a fast-paced physical and paper freight trading environment. As a Freight Trader, you will support and execute freight trading activity across products markets, working closely with global trading desks, analysts, shipowners, brokers and internal control functions to deliver competitive freight outcomes, manage exposure and contribute to P&L delivery. The role is designed for a commercially capable trader who can operate with increasing autonomy, take accountability for defined positions and decisions, and make a significant contribution to the global trading book.

Requirements

The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required
At least 5 years’ relevant experience in freight trading, shipping markets, chartering, commodity trading or a closely related commercial role.
Sound understanding of freight market fundamentals, vessel classes, product flows, voyage economics, counterparty dynamics and the operational realities of loading, discharging and managing freight movements
Working knowledge of risk management across physical and paper freight markets, including awareness of FFA or other paper instruments used for hedging and exposure management
Strong numerical capability, commercial judgement and comfort using data, analytics tools, vessel-tracking information and freight models to support decisions
Clear evidence of operating effectively under pressure, managing multiple priorities and making timely recommendations in a dynamic trading environment
Good communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to work across cultures, functions and time zones
High standards of integrity, control discipline and compliance awareness, with the ability to work transparently with Finance, Compliance, Credit and Risk teams
A self-starting, team-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively, learn quickly and contribute to a high-performance trading culture

Responsibilities

Execute and optimise physical freight activity, including spot fixtures and selected term or position-taking opportunities, in line with book strategy, delegated authority and risk appetite
Manage defined physical and paper freight exposures, using paper freight instruments to hedge, optimise or manage risk where appropriate
Work with Products trading desks to identify commercially attractive logistics solutions and support end-to-end value across product flows
Use freight market intelligence, vessel supply/demand signals, internal analytics and voyage economics to identify tactical opportunities and trade optimization
Maintain strong, professional relationships with shipowners, brokers, charterers and internal stakeholders across different regions and time zones
Ensure timely and accurate capture of trades, exposures and operational details in Shell systems of record, maintaining strong compliance with internal controls, finance, credit and risk requirements
Contribute to daily trading discussions, market outlooks and portfolio reviews by bringing clear views on freight fundamentals, pricing, risks and opportunities
Collaborate with Freight Analysts and other commercial colleagues to improve models, challenge assumptions and translate insight into trading decisions

Benefits

medical, dental, vision coverage
life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
company pension plan
401(k) plan
up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time
up to 11 paid holidays
parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents
short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay
Long-Term Disability insurance
financial reimbursement for adoption
wellness
education
personal learning expenses
discretionary long-term incentives