Freight Trading Analytics Analyst

ExxonMobil

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced candidates for Freight Trading Analytics to support our Freight Trading teams. Successful candidates will perform fundamental freight market analysis using proprietary and third-party data to predict vessel supply-demand balances, freight rate movements, and market disruptions. Successful candidates will also develop actionable insights to support physical and derivative freight trading strategies. These roles are located in Houston Texas at our Spring Campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, Engineering or related field
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in freight or shipping markets.
Proficiency in data modeling, forecasting, and visualization tools (Python, SQL, Power BI).
Familiarity with AIS data, vessel tracking, and freight rate benchmarks.
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for trading teams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor global freight fundamentals , including supply/demand, fleet utilization, port congestion and macroeconomic drivers.
Track regulatory changes, geopolitical developments and market disruptions to assess their impact in freight rates and identify tradeable insights.
Develop and maintain models linking vessel supply/demand, route economics, and freight rates.
Conduct forecasting and scenario analysis to support freight trading books.
Perform back-testing and validation of freight trading strategies.
Advance analytic tools using latest methods and datasets (AIS, port data, macro indicators).
Serve as a power-user of optimization and trading support tools for freight markets.
Formulate proposals for profitable freight optimization and trading strategies.
Provide economic analysis of freight assets and cash flow modeling.
Deliver ad hoc analysis and participate in special projects supporting freight trading activities.