Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
My vision is to leave the world better than I found it. By merging acquired (geo)political knowledge with a deep passion for business and entrepreneurship, I aim to stand at the forefront of private-sector innovation. I am currently working as a Junior Freight Trader at SwissMarine Geneva. As part of the Supramax team, we operate a global fleet and focus on driving global trade. My focus lies in the Atlantic markets, namely East Coast South America and West Africa. Simultaneously, I have started on our bunker desk, being in charge of physical supply for our entire fleet for the entire Atlantic region. I'm happy to connect over a coffee and discuss interesting ideas!
Traded Supramax/ Ultramax across the Atlantic basin, with primary focus on East Coast South America and West Africa, taking full commercial responsibility for P&L. Originated, priced, and executed freight trades and voyage business involving grains (soybeans, corn, wheat), bauxite, minerals (iron and manganese ore) and fertilizers (urea, phosphates), optimizing vessels and triangulation. Identified and executed arbitrage opportunities between ECSA and WAFR. Built and maintained a network of brokers, owners, and clients.
Traded Panamax across the Atlantic basin with a primary focus on East Coast South America and South Africa markets, covering mainly spot exposure. Executed and priced voyage and time charter business involving mainly grain cargoes (soybeans, corn, wheat), coal and minerals (manganese ore, iron ore), optimizing vessel employment. Monitored tonnage & cargo lists, seasonal flows and new destinations, as well as spreads with other vessel sizes.
As a trainee at SwissMarine, I am immersing myself in the dynamic world of freight trading, exploring both the operational and trading aspects of this captivating industry. This experience allows me to leverage my diverse background in a fast-paced, international setting. SwissMarine provides an ideal environment to challenge myself and grow, surrounded by a competitive atmosphere that drives excellence
Having finished my internship, I started as a Business Development Representative at Quicargo. In this role, I was responsible for the team's marketing and sales efforts. For marketing, I was in charge of social media and email outreach, running marketing campaigns to boost our shipments in particular regions. For sales, I was in charge of (cold) calling, optimizing the sales funnel, account management and leading the outsourced sales team, finding new opportunities and leads that best amplified the marketing efforts.