Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Shipping Group

Job Description:

The Associate Charterer-Optimization supports the Optimisation Manager by providing commercial analysis, market insight, decision support to enable informed chartering decision whilst also providing Chartering cover as required. The role is crafted as a development position, building the skills required for progression into a more senior chartering role in a technology-enabled environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor freight markets, vessel supply and demand, oil export forecast in key regions with relevant trade flows.

• Assist the Optimisation Manager in doing a weekly chartering review (tracking TCE on new fixtures, Expo, FFA positions and PnL)

• Support evaluation of voyage opportunities using voyage economics and analytical tools.

• Prepare concise market updates and commercial analyses for senior charterers.

• Assist with post-fixture reviews and analysis of commercial outcomes.

• Develop working knowledge of charter party terms, risk exposure, and compliance requirements.

• Liaise with operations and optimisation teams, claims, and other internal teams to understand trade execution.

• Build professional relationships with owners, brokers, and internal partners.

• Use chartering systems, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to support commercial decision-making.

• Provide Chartering cover as required.

Essential Education

• 0–3 years’ experience within bp with exposure to shipping, trading, logistics, commodities, or a related commercial field.

• Degree or equivalent experience in economics, finance, engineering, maritime studies, or a related rigor.

• Strong curiosity about shipping markets and commercial trading environments.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with commercial awareness.

• Ability to interpret data and translate it into practical insight.

• Good judgment, attention to detail, and risk awareness.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong learning agility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfort working with data, systems, and decision-support tools.

• Strong negotiation skill

• Good understanding of python script with intermediate to advance level of Excel

Desirable Criteria

• Exposure to vessel operations, post-fixture, or trade execution and coordinate with trading benches.

• Familiarity with freight markets, voyage economics, charter party concepts.

• Experience using analytical or optimisation tools

• Previous experience in an Expo role.

Additional Information

• Acts with integrity and in accordance with compliance, risk frameworks, and safety requirements.

• Works constructively with colleagues across the chartering desk and supporting functions, sharing information, and contributing to collective outcomes.

• Supports other charterers and desks as required, recognising that overall business performance takes precedence over individual outcomes.

• Delivers on commitments, meets deadlines, and takes ownership of work quality.

• Actively seeks feedback and uses it to improve performance and judgment.

bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. We’re a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders, and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. We believe that our teams are strengthened by diversity. We invite applications from all suitable candidates regardless of your gender, race, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Ancillary cost management, Bunker buyer, Chartering, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Listening, Marine assurance, Marine Operations, Marine systems and processes, Marine technical, Market Knowledge, Mentoring, Negotiating value, Operational Excellence, Partner relationship management, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Trading and scheduling operations {+ 4 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.