Sr Trading Analyst - Freight

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Freight Trading Analyst to join our dynamic trading team. This role plays a critical part in supporting our freight trading desk through data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategic forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in freight markets, financial modeling, and trade flow analysis. You will collaborate closely with traders, chartering managers, and risk teams to guide commercial decisions and enhance trading performance.

- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in freight analysis or trading, ideally within commodities, shipping, or energy sectors.

- Deep understanding of global freight markets, vessel economics, and core trading principles.

- Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Excel, Python, SQL, or similar.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving under pressure in a high-stakes trading environment.

Responsibilities:

- Monitor and analyze freight market trends, vessel supply/demand dynamics, and geopolitical developments to deliver actionable intelligence.

- Provide real-time analysis and scenario modeling to support commercial strategy and risk assessments.

- Develop and maintain robust data models leveraging AIS, port data, commodity flows, and macroeconomic indicators to forecast freight rate movements.

- Contribute to the development of trading strategies, including spread and arbitrage analysis across vessel classes and global regions.

- Produce concise market reports, P&L summaries, and performance dashboards for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

- Work cross-functionally with chartering, risk, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment and transparency across trading activities.

- Build and enhance analytical tools, models, and dashboards using platforms such as Excel, Python, SQL, and Power BI.

Location and other key details:

- You will work out of our Houston office, located at 2 Allen Centre, 1200 Smith St.

- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs.

- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.