Freight Trader

## Freight Trader Apply locations:
Houston - One Thousand Maintime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R204212

Texas, United States of America
** Job Family Group:
** Trading Jobs
** Worker Type:
** Regular
* * Posting

Start Date:

** July 8, 2026
** Business Unit:
** Trading and Supply
** Experience Level:
** Experienced Professionals
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* Job Description:

**** What’s the role
** This is an opportunity to join Shell’s Global Products Freight Trading team in a fast-paced physical and paper freight trading environment.

As a Freight Trader, you will support and execute freight trading activity across products markets, working closely with global trading desks, analysts, shipowners, brokers and internal control functions to deliver competitive freight outcomes, manage exposure and contribute to P&L delivery. The role is designed for a commercially capable trader who can operate with increasing autonomy, take accountability for defined positions and decisions, and make a significant contribution to the global trading book.
** What you’ll be doing
*** Execute and optimise physical freight activity, including spot fixtures and selected term or position-taking opportunities, in line with book strategy, delegated authority and risk appetite
* Manage defined physical and paper freight exposures, using paper freight instruments to hedge, optimise or manage risk where appropriate
* Work with Products trading desks to identify commercially attractive logistics solutions and support end-to-end value across product flows
* Use freight market intelligence, vessel supply/demand signals, internal analytics and voyage economics to identify tactical opportunities and trade optimization
* Maintain strong, professional relationships with shipowners, brokers, charterers and internal stakeholders across different regions and time zones
* Ensure timely and accurate capture of trades, exposures and operational details in Shell systems of record, maintaining strong compliance with internal controls, finance, credit and risk requirements
* Contribute to daily trading discussions, market outlooks and portfolio reviews by bringing clear views on freight fundamentals, pricing, risks and opportunities
* Collaborate with Freight Analysts and other commercial colleagues to improve models, challenge assumptions and translate insight into trading decisions
** What you bring
*** The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required
* At least 5 years’ relevant experience in freight trading, shipping markets, chartering, commodity trading or a closely related commercial role. Candidates are likely to have built meaningful market exposure rather than being at an entry-level training stage
* Sound understanding of freight market fundamentals, vessel classes, product flows, voyage economics, counter party dynamics and the operational realities of loading, discharging and managing freight movements
* Working knowledge of risk management across physical and paper freight markets, including awareness of FFA or other paper instruments used for hedging and exposure management
* Strong numerical capability, commercial judgement and comfort using data, analytics tools, vessel-tracking information and freight models to support decisions
* Clear evidence of operating effectively under pressure, managing multiple priorities and making timely recommendations in a dynamic trading environment
* Good communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to work across cultures, functions and time zones
* High standards of integrity, control discipline and compliance awareness, with the ability to work transparently with Finance, Compliance, Credit and Risk teams
* A self-starting, team-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively, learn quickly and contribute to a high-performance trading culture
** What we offer
** The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal…