Head of Chartering (Panamax)

Define Strategy and Drive Growth at a Global Leader

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Chartering (Panamax Desk), a Senior Director role, at a pivotal moment for our organization. Following a recent strategic merger, our company has significantly strengthened its position as a leading force in Global Freight. This presents an exceptional opportunity to define strategy, make a substantial impact, and lead a talented team through a dynamic period of growth and innovation.

Your Impact:

As Head of Chartering (Panamax Desk), you will hold significant ownership, directly accountable for a critical trading book's P&L. Responsibilities include:

• Proprietary trading with specific P&L targets and drive economic results, assessing and mitigating risks associated with chartering operations, such as credit risks, operational risks, and market fluctuations. Monitor/pursue spot arbitrage opportunities.
• Optimize physical operational trading (fleet).
• Providing leadership, guidance, and training to the chartering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. This encompasses training, coaching, and performance management to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure close coordination with logistics and operations teams on voyage execution
• Coordinating with various departments to plan and manage the deployment of vessels, ensuring efficient utilization and maximizing revenue.
• Staying informed about market conditions, freight rates, vessel availability, and industry trends to identify profitable chartering opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
• Daily contact with brokers and freight team across the world.
• Managing and strengthening existing customer relationships while proactively identifying new business opportunities.
• Actively coordinate physical activities with Derivative desk.

What We're Looking For: A Leader with Strategic Acumen & Deep Expertise

We seek a seasoned industry leader with a proven track record and specific core competencies:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in dry bulk trading, managing a book (preferably Panamax) and minimum 6 years of leading the desk.
• Strategic & Technical Expertise: Exceptional trading and decision-making skills, underpinned by strong technical acumen, deep market knowledge, and rigorous risk management capabilities.
• Strong Leadership: Proven ability to strategically lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering growth and achieving collective goals.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: A proactive mindset, consistently seeking innovative solutions to optimize processes and new opportunities.
• Analytical & Resilient: Highly analytical perspective, strong computer literacy, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Superior communication and teamwork skills, essential for effective engagement across internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us? Your Next Chapter.

This is a significant opportunity to be a strategic architect within a leading global entity. You will leverage your expertise to set new standards in Panamax chartering, contributing directly to our expanded market leadership. We offer a stimulating environment where challenge meets reward, and your contributions will directly influence our global strategic direction.

If you are an industry leader ready to drive advancements in directional trading and Panamax chartering, we invite you to apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, background, or identity.

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Our ability to make global impact starts with our people. The values that guide us every day reflect who we are and how we work – at every level and in every region.

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. We are Bunge.

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge