Redstone Search Group
Lead Freight Analyst (de facto Head)
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Redstone Search Group Ltd focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.
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Redstone Search Group Ltd are working with a global commodity trading house who are establishing a freight and commodity analytics division and looking to hire a lead / senior analyst to spearhead the division based in London or Madrid.
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Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Own and build a best-in-class freight analytics capability from the ground up
- Deliver market analysis and forecasts across dry bulk (Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Handysize)
- Generate actionable trade ideas across physical and FFA markets
- Partner closely with traders on risk, hedging, and PnL optimisation
- Develop models, scenarios, and data tools integrating AIS, flows, weather, and macro data
- Define the digital and data roadmap for freight analytics
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Key Qualifications / Experience
- 7+ years in dry bulk freight / shipping / commodities research
- Strong track record of forecasting and commercial impact
- Experience with freight derivatives (FFAs) is preferred
- Advanced modelling skills (Python/Excel) and data handling capability
- Commercial mindset with the ability to translate analytics into trading decisions
- Confident stakeholder engagement with traders and senior leadership
- Located in London, Madrid or open to relocation
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