Drybulk Analyst

**WHAT IS INVOLVED**:
Shipping is the glue that connects the global trade. Drybulk research is a rapidly growing portfolio within BRS Groupwith plenty of opportunities to grow and take ownership of one’s portfolio. We have analysts specializing acrossvarious domains such as dry freight, ffa, iron ore, coal and grains. If this interest you, we’d love to hear from you

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:
Logical thinker, with a genuine interest to understand a wide-range of complex industry data, market intelligence ormacro themes and translate these into easily understood analysis and actionable insights

Inquisitive learner, open to learning new fields that improve your competencies as an analyst

Demonstrable report / content development abilities

Organized, able to multi-task and work to tight deadlines

Self-motivated and proactive approach to work, and able to work autonomously

Effective and willing team player (with other analysts and brokers)

Adaptable to changing priorities and market circumstances

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working alongside with the Drybulk Team Lead to meet deliverables

Primarily involved in dry market research and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative

Keep current with key political and economic developments as they relate to the global dry bulk commodity

Identify and analyze dry shipping trade-flows and economic data to gauge freight outlook (mid/long-term)

Conduct supply and demand analysis in the Pacific and Indian Ocean region to predict short-term freight outlook

Provide timely and relevant market information to the brokers so that they can value-add to their clients

Produce and update various market reports in conjunction with changing market developments

Cross-collaboration with other analysts to develop new product offerings for BRS Research’s portfolio

Continually look at novel ways to improve in-house internal systems, data collection and the delivery of our analysis

Provide general assistance with a variety of ad-hoc analytical requests from brokers / clients

Additional ad hoc duties as delegated by the Team Lead to meet the needs of the business

EXPERIENCE & SKILLSETS:
1-3 years of working experience in a shipping / commodity trading role

Degree / Masters in Maritime Studies / International Trading or Economies or other related disciplines is preferred

Strong proficiency in Microsoft office products (including MS excel, powerpoint and word)

Good competency of Power BI, Tableau or other data visualization skillsets would be advantageous

Sound understanding of commodity fundamentals and markets, including cross-commodity relationships

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to synthesize accurately and present

quantitative and qualitative information to the relevant audience(s)

Fluent English, other languages are a plus