Freight Trader (m/f/d)

About the role

PETER DÖHLE Schiffahrts-KG is a provider of global maritime services with roots in Hamburg and offices worldwide. We see ourselves as a company group rich in tradition yet future-oriented. To support our Dry Bulk Division at the next possible time, we are looking for a Freight Trader (m/f/d). . . .
Your tasks and responsibilities
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• Identify, evaluate and execute profitable freight trading opportunities across global Dry Bulk markets with focus on geared tonnage
• Develop and originate new business opportunities with charterers, cargo interests, brokers and shipowners
• Charter vessels and negotiate commercial transactions in support of trading activities
• Monitor freight markets, vessel supply, cargo flows and market developments to identify opportunities and risks
• Manage freight positions, market exposure and commercial performance
• Analyse voyage calculations, TCEs, bunker costs and market fundamentals to support trading decisions
• Utilise FFAs and other risk management instruments where appropriate
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with market participants across the shipping and commodity sectors
• Work closely within a Team across our global Dry Bulk platform in Hamburg and Singapore

Your profile

• Proven experience in freight trading, chartering and hedging
• Strong understanding of freight markets, voyage economics and shipping fundamentals
• Established network within the shipping and commodity markets
• Strong commercial judgement and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop business independently
• Confident negotiator with strong relationship management skills
• Collaborative team player with an international outlook

Our benefits

You will join a close-knit, ambitious team where you will have the opportunity to take real ownership and make an impact and jointly shape the business.
We offer a broad and commercially focused role with plenty of responsibility, short decision-making processes and direct access to senior management. You will work in an international shipping environment with colleagues across our offices and have the opportunity to grow your skills and career through tailored development and training.
Our Hamburg office is located directly on the River Elbe and offers an excellent working environment, including an on-site gym and company restaurant.
In addition, we offer a competitive compensation package together with a range of benefits covering financial security, mobility and everyday life.

We would like to welcome you on board!

Do you think the position matches your expectations? Then we look forward to receiving your application, either online via the application form or by e-mail.
Please state your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

If you have any questions, Jan Wichers , our Recruiting Specialist, will be happy to help you: [email protected]

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About us

With it's 2,000 employees ashore and 4,900 crew members at sea the Döhle Group is one of the leading providers of shipping services worldwide.
Founded 1965 in Hamburg, the family-owned company operates a modern fleet of about 500 container vessels, multi-purpose vessels and bulk carriers. Besides the core competences of chartering and sale & purchase of ships, the Döhle Group offers a wide variety of further services. The spectrum ranges from financial, commerical and technical support to insurance services and crew management, full agency services, bunker services as well as development of shipping software.
The Döhle Group acts as exclusive chartering broker for a fleet of 500 container ships, bulk- and multi-purpose vessels.
Today's fleet encompasses container vessels with a capacity of 300 up to 13,000 TEU, multi-purpose carriers and bulk carriers ranging from 1,800 to about 210,000 dwt deadweight.
PETER DÖHLE Schiffahrts-KG is a provider of global maritime services with roots in Hamburg and home ports all over the world.
We see ourselves as a traditional yet forward-looking group of companies that offers customised solutions for the entire shipping industry.