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.

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.

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
  • Role reports to Global Head of Shipping & Chartering
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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Company: Redstone Search Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

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.

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.

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
  • Role reports to Global Head of Shipping & Chartering

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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Posted: May 20th, 2026