Founded in 1921, OLDENDORFF CARRIERS combines its history as a German shipowner with the network of one of the world's leading drybulk operators. We currently control some 750 chartered and owned vessels of 67 mio tdw, and we carry around 330 mio tons of raw materials and semi-finished products across the seven seas each year. Our customers can expect 100% performance. All the way.
We are looking to strengthen our global research team, adding to our commodity desk. This senior role will focus on providing the freight trading desks with insight and analysis of the supply and demand of grains and oilseeds markets. The successful candidate will work closely together with Oldendorff’s global research team and its commercial desks to forecast and identify changes in trade flows covering global grain markets.
Job Responsibilities
* Conduct daily fundamental analysis and forecast-specific supply & demand (short & long term) of major grain products, such as soybean, corn, wheat & barley.
* Responsible for forecasting regional grain trade flows.
* Develop & maintain industry models & indicators to support freight trading strategies.
* Assist with the business development and strategic activities through the provision of detailed insightful market analysis.
* Work closely with commercial desks and freight research to identify trading opportunities.
* Lead and contribute to global research projects as required.
What You Bring Along
Skill Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in commodities research, with a pre-existing solid contact network within agricultural commodities markets.
* Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
* Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
* Proficient in Excel & Microsoft Office applications (Word, Powerpoint etc.). Programming experience (ie. Python) considered favourably, but not essential.
* Experience working with large, dynamic data sets.
* Candidates with a proven track record of analysing global grain markets, or with prior experience in a trading/ marketing role will be considered favourably.
Key competencies
* Exceptional analytical problem solving and technical skills.
* Capability to see ‘the big picture’ and understand which information matters.
* Highly effective communication skills & strong motivation to make a contribution.
* Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to lead and contribute to global research projects.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, as well as the ability to manage the respective workload effectively.
What We Offer
* Our corporate culture is special: relaxed and international, open and traditionally with flat hierarchies.
* Since the very beginning, teamwork and quick decision making have been our success factors. Encouraging our employees to realize their ideas and initiatives is as important to us.
* A permanent position in a secure economic environment with benefits such as free lunch, subsidies for a gym or sports club, childcare benefit, health insurance plan including dental and optical cashback, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and company pension is waiting for you.