Junior Trade Analyst

Junior Trade Analyst

ST Shipping | New York, NY

ST Shipping is seeking a motivated Junior Trade Analyst to join our New York team. Reporting to the Head of Chartering (London) and Head of Operations (New York), this role will provide analytical and commercial support across trading, chartering, and shipping activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain exposure to global commodities and freight markets while working closely with experienced commercial and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate effective and timely communication with trading desks.
• Assist the chartering team with netback calculations, deal entry, and trade clearances.
• Analyze commodity, freight, and market price data.
• Monitor market fundamentals and provide insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Perform fleet and vessel performance analytics.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Support commercial and operational teams with data management and reporting needs.

The ideal candidate:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Analytics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in analytics, logistics, shipping, commodities, operations, or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across global teams.

What We Offer:

• The expected base salary ranges from $75K -$95K. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.