Trainee Shipbroker

Job Description & Requirements

Clarksons is the world's leading provider of integrated shipping and offshore services, bringing our connections and experience to an international client base. Our intelligence adds value by enabling clients to make more efficient and informed decisions. Our global reach, local knowledge and expertise is what makes us unique.

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Role Summary

The main purpose of a Ship Broker is to act as a specialist intermediary/ negotiator between shipowners and charterers to arrange ocean transport of goods and commodities by sea, the employment of a vessel or to buy/ sell ships on behalf of a client. A career in Ship Broking is exciting, interesting, challenging and highly competitive, not to mention rewarding.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Trainee Broker to join our Singapore office. You will work alongside our experienced Brokers to help strengthen relationships with existing clients for sales and help develop new business.

Ideally you will have some broking experience and be keen to develop your experience. You will be driven and self-motivated and be a strong relationship builder.

What you will be doing

• Support the day-to-day activities of the Senior Brokers on the Dry Cargo desk
• Maintain databases and market information and reports for clients
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Develop knowledge and expertise relevant to the shipping market, in particular Dry Cargo broking
• Establish and maintain effective relationships internally and externally
• Prepare reports and analysis for clients
• Help to identify ways to drive and develop new business and identify and introduce new clients
• Be aware of the positions and desired strategic directions for each shipyard
• Help to manage internal data flow of key market information
• Attend meetings and events with clients where required
• Help to conduct post fixture support in a prompt and efficient manner
• Continue to build knowledge of the Dry Cargo arena and market space
• Help perform market analysis and provide insight and trade ideas to clients
• Assist with producing internal and external reports
  Maintain a database of sales activity

What we are looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Collaboration , able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Effective relationship building , with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Key Attributes

• A Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Logistics, or other related disciplines from a reputable university will be highly regarded.
• Understands and has a viewpoint on Japan's local markets and economy.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Fluency in English is essential for liaising with clients.
• Fluency in Japanese is essential for liaising with Japanese clients.
• Able to build strong working relationships with clients
• Candidates with existing client base would have a strong advantage
• Willingness to engage with internal and external stakeholders outside of the immediate desk environment
• Good commercial judgement with good negotiation skills
• Driven, self-motivated and client focused
• Strong numeracy skills and excellent presentation skills
• Confident and able to work well under pressure, with ability to adapt
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
  Strong MS office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Special Job Requirements

• Travel as required.