Time Charter Freight Analyst

As a Time Charter Freight Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the financial and operational management of our global fleet of time chartered and owned vessels. You will be the bridge between commercial operations and finance, ensuring financial integrity, monitoring voyage economics, and directly influencing shipping profitability.

In this fast-paced and highly impactful role, you will manage high-value reconciliations, resolve disputes, and provide actionable insights into voyage performance that inform strategic decisions. Your work will safeguard Trafigura’s financial interests, from meticulously reviewing charter party agreements to negotiating commercial disputes and analyzing profit and loss.

The role reports directly to the TC Freight Analysts Manager who is based in Athens.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, process, and reconcile all invoices for Time Charter and Owned Fleet vessels

• Review and negotiate disputes (off-hires, underperformance claims) arising under Time Charter Parties in conjunction with the Operations Department

• Monitor and manage payables/receivables in line with charter party agreements

• Complete final hire reconciliation statements and manage TC relet-out invoicing

• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including updating systems, retaining and filing emails, and ensuring compliance with document retention policies

• Process internal recharges and invoices for accounting purposes

• Prepare detailed voyage results reporting and analyze deviations from TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) and P&L estimates

• Provide regular reporting to management on financial performance and outstanding issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shipping, Economics, or a related subject

• Understanding of shipping terminology and maritime commercial practices

• Familiarity with charter party terms and conditions (spot and time charters)

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office suite

• Fluent English (C2 level or equivalent), both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Shipping, Economics, Finance, or a related field

• Previous experience in shipping operations, freight accounting, or maritime finance

• Additional experience in tanker operations fundamentals

• Experience with shipping ERP systems (IMOS) or freight management software

• Previous interaction with chartering or operation teams

Attributes for success

• Ownership: Takes responsibility for accuracy and timely resolution of issues

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates diligence and thoroughness in reviewing complex agreements and invoices

• Analytical Thinking: Interprets charter party terms and explains cost implications on the P&L

• Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities

• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple priorities while maintaining data integrity

• Communication: Negotiates effectively and clearly explains financial findings

Key Relationships

Internal

• Deals department (Risk Analysis team)

• Claims department

• Chartering department

• Operations department

• Accounting department

External

• Shipowners

• Brokers

• Counterparties

Department Overview

Based in our Athens office, the department collaborates closely with Chartering (commercial strategy), Operations (vessel execution), Deals Desk/Risk Management (exposure monitoring), Claims (dispute resolution), and Accounting (financial reporting), while interfacing externally with shipowners, brokers, and counterparties to resolve payment queries, negotiate off-hire claims, and finalize hire reconciliations. This cross-functional role requires balancing commercial awareness with financial precision to ensure accurate, timely vessel-related financial transactions across multiple systems and stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Please make sure that you submit your CV in English.