Vacancy in Oslo: FFA Analyst / Trade Executer
With great ambitions, we need great people!
Klaveness Dry Bulk is a leading digital operator, pool manager, trader and service provider in the dry bulk market operating from offices in Oslo, Singapore, Dubai, Tokyo, and Manila. We take data driven positions in the dry bulk freight market and enable other maritime professionals to minimize risk and maximize operational efficiency through our AI-powered Market Manager platform.
FFA Analyst / Trade Executer
We are searching for a dynamic individual to join our Financial Trading team in Oslo as a FFA (Forward Freight Agreement) Analyst and Trade Executer within the drybulk market. This role combines trading responsibilities with in-depth market analysis and strategy development in the drybulk shipping sector. The role reports to Vice President, Head of Financial Trading and Bunker.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze shipping freight markets and develop comprehensive trading strategies based on market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
Execute trades in the derivatives market for internal trading strategies and clients, ensuring alignment with established risk parameters and trading mandates.
Manage individual portfolios with a focus on risk management, actively monitoring positions and adjusting strategies as needed to mitigate risk exposure.
Contribute to the development of forecasting tools and fundamental models for the drybulk market, providing valuable insights to support trading decisions.
Collaborate closely with internal portfolio managers and analysts to develop and refine trading strategies, leveraging quantitative analysis and market intelligence.
Conducting timely and accurate Risk Modifying Activities; Trade Capture, Post Trade Activities, and Position Change.
Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues in risk functions, working together to assess and manage risk effectively.
Qualifications:
Bachelor or Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
Significant experience within financial trading environment or international shipping markets, specifically in the Drybulk market,
Strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics with ability to translate statistical solutions into real world trading strategies.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and across departments.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and deliver results within tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
The right candidate is energetic, dedicated and result oriented.
We offer an exciting job in an international and progressive company with high activity and great ambitions for the future. You will be part of a highly skilled, diverse, and supportive team of shipping professionals, and work in an environment that encourages long term professional and personal growth. You will be based in Oslo and your workday will involve daily contact with colleagues and stakeholders in Oslo, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Manila. The position involves travel opportunities.
Should you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Peter Bekkestad, VP, Head of Financial Trading and Bunker, phone +47 916 81 785.
If all of this sounds like a great opportunity to you, please submit your application including your CV and transcripts as soon as possible, and no later than 15 May 2024.
Torvald Klaveness is a pioneering shipping company with a vision to improve the nature of shipping and an ambition to make seaborne supply chains resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective.
The company consists of a holding structure and four operating companies. Through Klaveness Combination Carriers, the company takes an active part in the transition to low-carbon shipping with its unique combination carrier concept. Klaveness Dry Bulk is a leading operator servicing the global dry bulk industry, it manages the world’s largest Panamax Pool and Market Manager, a digital platform enabling clients to make data-driven freight decisions. Klaveness Ship Management manages the owned vessels from an environmental, technical, and commercial standpoint. Klaveness Digital has developed the world’s leading platform for managing seaborne supply chains with CargoValue.
With over 75 years’ experience, Klaveness operates some 100 vessels through offices in Oslo, Singapore, Manila, Dubai, and Tokyo with around 200 employees onshore and close to 650 seafarers.
More information about our company and our activities can be found at www.klaveness.com