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Assistant Commodities Analyst- London Office
Your Role
- As Assistant Commodities Analyst, you will collaborate closely with the Company Commodities Analyst, contributing to the data, broker, and finance teams. This dynamic opportunity offers a chance to expand your expertise in commodities markets, with a specific focus on dry bulk. You will gain valuable experience in manipulating and analysing large datasets, paving the way for your evolution into a proficient energy and shipping analytics professional.
- Assisting in the preparation of comprehensive weekly and monthly dry bulk market reports.
- Analysing and identifying market trends and patterns through continuous monitoring of the latest developments.
- Staying updated on regulatory changes imposed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and assisting in the evaluation of their potential impact on current and future market scenarios.
- Cultivating strong relationships with brokers and maintaining regular communication to keep them well-informed about potential market activities and events.
- Support Management with useful management information relating to market trends and recent industry/market developments.
- Support Management for ad hoc reports when required.
- Attending international forums/conferences and other relevant events if required.
We are looking for someone with:
- Preferably a degree in a numerical-based subject or related field.
- A strong desire to develop knowledge across energy and freight markets within a data and analytics environment.
- Analytical rigour, meticulous attention to detail, and an investigative mindset.
- Excellent analysis and numeracy skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, demonstrating eagerness to learn and stretch your capabilities.
- Exceptional problem-solving and collaboration skills.
- A result-oriented outlook, with the ability to efficiently prioritise multiple tasks.
- Previous work experience in a similar role is preferable.
- Motivation for collaborative work and a commitment to achieving goals together within a team of driven individuals.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills in Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Fluent in English.
- A keen analytical mindset to understand trade flows across the major commodities.
- Ability and willingness to travel, if required.
What we offer - Join us and you’ll enjoy:
We love what we do, and we want to make sure you do too! Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- A competitive salary.
- A great employer pension contribution.
- 25 days of holiday every year to recharge your batteries, plus 8 public holidays + additional holidays with length of service.
- Company discretionary bonus.
- An unrivalled opportunity for growth at one of Europe’s best leading dry bulk shipping companies.
- Work with great people – we place a big emphasis on hiring talented people. They are the best thing about Windward!
- A huge amount of autonomy and trust in a motivated international team.
- The opportunity to travel between our offices and collaborate across teams, cultures and communities.
- A standard HP PC and a choice of either Android or iPhone mobile phone.
- Fun team events, activities, and office parties to enjoy with your colleagues.
- Enhanced Parental Leave.
- Private Health Insurance and Travel Insurance- AXA.
- Life Assurance x4.
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Company Health Checks.
- Gym Membership.
- Season Ticket loan.
- A flat structure with an open and respectful culture, so your opinions will be heard and valued. We welcome ideas & try new approaches and work hard to make sure we have minimal bureaucracy or red tape.
How to join us
Does this role resonate with you? If so, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us. Click the link to apply and share your CV and cover letter.
Windward is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. At Windward, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organisation and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened.
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