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Commodities Recruitment

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Shipping

Originators

Analytics

We support the global shipping industry recruitment by connecting businesses with top-tier talent across both commercial and operational functions. Our deep experience includes recruiting for shipbrokers and charterers in both wet and dry markets, ranging from spot desks to long-term chartering roles. Additionally, we collaborate closely 

We support the global shipping industry recruitment by connecting businesses with top-tier talent across both commercial and operational functions. Our deep experience includes recruiting for shipbrokers and charterers in both wet and dry markets, ranging from spot desks to long-term chartering roles. Additionally, we collaborate closely with shipowners to identify and place high-quality professionals, including analytics professionals and commodity traders, who contribute to the successful management and growth of their fleets. Whether you're hiring for supply chain roles or other operational needs, we provide tailored recruitment solutions rooted in industry knowledge and trusted relationships.

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Analytics

Originators

Analytics

We recruit high-performing analytics professionals across all commodity and financial products, supporting the full spectrum of trading and market analysis. We work closely with some of the leading analytics firms in the industry, providing talent for roles in fundamental, quantitative, market, and data analysis, including positions tailo

We recruit high-performing analytics professionals across all commodity and financial products, supporting the full spectrum of trading and market analysis. We work closely with some of the leading analytics firms in the industry, providing talent for roles in fundamental, quantitative, market, and data analysis, including positions tailored for commodity traders. Our deep understanding of the shipping industry recruitment landscape enables us to deliver candidates for various supply chain roles who not only possess the necessary technical skill set but also bring commercial insight to add real value in fast-paced, data-driven environments.

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Originators

Originators

Originators

Understanding the critical role originators play in building and maintaining commercial flows across global markets, including vital supply chain roles and the shipping industry. We recruit experienced originators such as commodity traders and analytics professionals across commodities, energy, and financial products. We focus on individu

Understanding the critical role originators play in building and maintaining commercial flows across global markets, including vital supply chain roles and the shipping industry. We recruit experienced originators such as commodity traders and analytics professionals across commodities, energy, and financial products. We focus on individuals who can source, structure, and grow profitable business relationships. Whether physical or structured, our candidates bring strong networks, market insight, and a proven track record of driving revenue. We work closely with clients to ensure every hire aligns with their commercial strategy and regional focus.

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Structurers

Brokers & Trader

Originators

We specialize in recruiting top-tier structurers for the commodities sector, which also includes sourcing analytics professionals and commodity traders. Structurers play a critical role in designing and tailoring complex solutions, such as commodity derivatives, structured finance, and risk management products, essential in the shipping i

We specialize in recruiting top-tier structurers for the commodities sector, which also includes sourcing analytics professionals and commodity traders. Structurers play a critical role in designing and tailoring complex solutions, such as commodity derivatives, structured finance, and risk management products, essential in the shipping industry recruitment as well. Our focus is on sourcing candidates with the technical expertise, market knowledge, and commercial acumen required to navigate the complexities of the commodities market and supply chain roles. Whether for energy, metals, or agriculture, we ensure that the right structurer is matched to your organization’s needs and objectives.

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Brokers & Trader

Brokers & Trader

Brokers & Trader

Brokers and traders across the commodities sector, including analytics professionals, are essential for navigating the shipping industry recruitment landscape. Our team comprises former market professionals who recognize the fast-paced, relationship-driven nature of these roles. Whether in physical or derivatives markets, we source talent

Brokers and traders across the commodities sector, including analytics professionals, are essential for navigating the shipping industry recruitment landscape. Our team comprises former market professionals who recognize the fast-paced, relationship-driven nature of these roles. Whether in physical or derivatives markets, we source talent with strong market knowledge, commercial instinct, and proven performance for various supply chain roles. From juniors to heads of desks and experienced brokers, we connect businesses with individuals who can drive flow, manage risk, and deliver results in competitive global markets.

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Supply Chain

Brokers & Trader

Brokers & Trader

We specialize in sourcing highly skilled professionals for supply chain roles within the commodities sector, including analytics professionals and commodity traders. Our focus is on talent acquisition that can optimize logistics, manage operations, and ensure the smooth flow of goods across global markets. From procurement and logistics t

We specialize in sourcing highly skilled professionals for supply chain roles within the commodities sector, including analytics professionals and commodity traders. Our focus is on talent acquisition that can optimize logistics, manage operations, and ensure the smooth flow of goods across global markets. From procurement and logistics to inventory management and distribution, we collaborate closely with clients in the shipping industry recruitment to place professionals who possess the expertise to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and navigate the complexities of commodity supply chains. Our candidates bring both operational know-how and strategic insight to drive success in a competitive market.

Products

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Energy

Energy

Energy

Our expertise in the energy sector encompasses a range of areas, including crude oil, refined products such as diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, as well as LNG, natural gas, power, and coal. We specialize in shipping industry recruitment and place professionals in essential supply chain roles across trading, operations, and risk management.

Our expertise in the energy sector encompasses a range of areas, including crude oil, refined products such as diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, as well as LNG, natural gas, power, and coal. We specialize in shipping industry recruitment and place professionals in essential supply chain roles across trading, operations, and risk management. This ensures that your organization has the right commodity traders and analytics professionals to effectively navigate the complexities of the energy market.

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Metals

Energy

Energy

The metals sector encompasses base metals like copper, aluminium, and zinc, as well as precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, alongside ferrous metals including iron ore and steel. Our extensive market knowledge enables us to connect organisations with analytics professionals, commodity traders, and experts in supply chain ro

The metals sector encompasses base metals like copper, aluminium, and zinc, as well as precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, alongside ferrous metals including iron ore and steel. Our extensive market knowledge enables us to connect organisations with analytics professionals, commodity traders, and experts in supply chain roles for trading, operations, and risk management. This ensures your organisation is fully equipped with the right expertise to thrive in the ever-evolving metals market, including those needed for shipping industry recruitment.

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Agriculture / Softs

Agriculture / Softs

Agriculture / Softs

The agriculture and softs sectors encompass a diverse array of products, including grains, oilseeds, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and cotton. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge, we offer tailored recruitment solutions for roles in trading, where we connect businesses with skilled commodity traders, as well as for analytics professionals in r

The agriculture and softs sectors encompass a diverse array of products, including grains, oilseeds, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and cotton. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge, we offer tailored recruitment solutions for roles in trading, where we connect businesses with skilled commodity traders, as well as for analytics professionals in risk management, logistics, and supply chain roles. Our focus on shipping industry recruitment ensures that your business has the right talent to successfully navigate these dynamic markets.

Environmental

Agriculture / Softs

Agriculture / Softs

In the environmental sector, focusing on carbon credits, emissions trading, biofuels, and renewable energy markets, our team of analytics professionals understands the evolving landscape of sustainability. We work closely with organisations in shipping industry recruitment and supply chain roles to place professionals in positions that dr

In the environmental sector, focusing on carbon credits, emissions trading, biofuels, and renewable energy markets, our team of analytics professionals understands the evolving landscape of sustainability. We work closely with organisations in shipping industry recruitment and supply chain roles to place professionals in positions that drive environmental impact and regulatory compliance, all while supporting the transition to a greener, more sustainable future.

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