Anglo American

A 2-year graduate programme at Anglo American focused on building hands-on experience across commercial, operations, safety, and financial aspects of global shipping.Company Description:Anglo American's Shipping Division is the Group's exclusive 'in-house' ocean freight service provider, offering a comprehensive range of shipping services to our business units around the world. Using global scale and strength, we aim to optimise our marine activities and provide safe, reliable, compliant and competitive freight to our commodity businesses and their customers in today's dynamic marketplace.Job Description:About the ProgrammeOur two‑year graduate programme is designed to provide graduates with hands‑on, real‑world experience across the core elements of Anglo American’s Shipping function. The programme offers structured exposure to commercial, operational, technical, safety and financial trading activities, giving you a deep understanding of how shipping creates value across the end‑to‑end marketing value chain.Throughout the programme, graduates are supported to build strong commercial judgement, analytical capability and technical shipping knowledge, preparing them for a long‑term career within Anglo American.The graduate will develop hands on knowledge across the Shipping Function, namely in Commercial, Operations, Safety & Technical and Financial Trading activities, with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role at the end of a 24-months rotation program. The program also endeavours to prepare the next generation of leaders in shipping for eventual leadership roles.The graduate must be analytical, organized, responsible and have good interpersonal skills. This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual seeking to experience the real world of Dry Bulk Global Shipping and learn about the intricate details of the business.Responsibilities includeAs a graduate in Shipping (Commercial), you will gain hands‑on experience across Anglo American’s Shipping function, with structured exposure to Commercial, Operations, Safety & Technical and Financial Trading. The programme is designed to give you a strong foundation in how a global dry bulk shipping business operates end‑to‑end.Commercial RotationDuring your commercial rotation, you will develop an understanding of how shipping markets operate and how commercial decisions are made. You will gain exposure to:Chartering fundamentals, including time charter and voyage charter structuresHow vessels are selected and matched to different trades and cargoesShipping market analysis and commercial decision‑makingVoyage economics, including estimating voyage costs and returnsThere may also be opportunities for overseas exposure, including placements in locations such as Singapore or Santiago, subject to business requirements.Operations RotationThe operations rotation focuses on the practical execution of voyages and the coordination required to deliver cargo safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively. You will gain experience in:Supporting voyage execution in collaboration with chartering, vessels and external stakeholdersWorking with shipowners, brokers, agents and port contactsMonitoring voyage performance, costs and efficienciesSupporting documentation, invoicing and operational reportingGaining insight into how operational risks, claims and disputes are managed in practiceSafety & Technical RotationSafety and technical excellence are fundamental to Anglo American’s shipping operations. During this rotation, you will:Learn how safety is embedded across global shipping activitiesGain exposure to vessel vetting and safety assurance processesDevelop awareness of vessel operations, performance and maintenance considerationsParticipate in vessel and port visits where possibleSupport the preparation and communication of safety guidance and best practiceFinancial Trading RotationThis rotation provides an introduction to how freight and bunker market risk is monitored and managed. You will gain exposure to:Market data analysis and reportingUnderstanding freight and bunker market dynamicsSupporting the preparation of information for brokers and financial counterpartiesObserving trade execution and risk management processesGraduate DevelopmentOpportunities to be involved in leadership training and networking opportunities with graduates from other areas of the GroupProject work potentially outside of ShippingQualifications:A degree in Shipping, Maritime, Supply Chain or equivalentSound commercial awarenessGood analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated individual who can work with minimum supervisionStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCan do attitude and strong ability to learn – continuously seeks opportunities to close performance gaps and improveAdditional information:Who We AreWe aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.What We OfferWhen you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.How We Are Committed To Your SafetyNothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies that are helping to make mining safer.Inclusion and DiversityWe are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

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