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Analyst, Aviation Supply Trading & Risk
✈️ Position Summary
Join our Aviation Supply Trading & Risk team and play a key role in supporting trading strategy and risk management within a dynamic, fast-paced commodities environment.
As an Analyst, you’ll work closely with experienced traders to develop insights into global oil and jet fuel markets, contribute to data-driven trading decisions, and help manage portfolio risk across North America and Latin America.
This is a hands-on, high-impact entry-level opportunity for someone eager to launch a career in commodity trading, analytics, and risk management—with direct exposure to senior leadership and real-time market activity.
🚀 What You’ll Do
Market & Trading Analytics
- Analyze global oil and jet fuel market fundamentals to support trading strategy
- Develop forward-looking market insights and reporting for internal stakeholders
Portfolio & Risk Management
- Support management of supply and demand balances across the aviation portfolio
- Assist with hedge execution and daily risk monitoring across U.S. and LatAm markets
- Contribute to daily position reporting and performance analysis
Forecasting & Data Analysis
- Perform monthly demand forecasting and maintain forecasts within the ETRM system
- Analyze internal and external datasets to identify trends and improve forecasting accuracy
Trade Execution Support
- Support trade entry and execution processes
- Gain exposure to derivatives trading and hedging strategies in live market environments
🌱 Why This Role
- Direct mentorship from senior trading leadership
- Exposure to commodity trading and risk management, a highly sought-after and lucrative career path
- Opportunity to grow into a trader role over time
- Work on meaningful, real-world decisions impacting global fuel markets
🎯 What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related field
- 0–3 years of experience (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
- Exposure to pricing, analytics, operations, or commodities is a plus
- Aviation or fuel market experience is a bonus, but not required
🧠 Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical mindset with a passion for working with data and numbers
- Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, modeling, etc.)
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative team player with the ability to take initiative
📍 Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule
- High-exposure role working directly with experienced traders
World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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