Trainee Shipbroker

3 days ago

Singapore CLARKSONS SINGAPORE PTE. LIMITED Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Company Overview

Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world's rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it's our people that drive success for our clients.

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Division

Dry Cargo chartering is a varied and complex market involving more than three billion tonnes of cargo each year. Our experienced team based in 15 countries acts as a vital link between charterers and shipowners who need to transport the goods required by a growing global population.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Trainee Shipbroker to join our Handymax desk. You will work alongside other Shipbrokers and carry out various tasks as outlined in the description below. The ideal candidate will have some experience within Dry Cargo, and possess strong interpersonal skills, with a driven and self-motivated approach. The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic broking environment is also require

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

Key Attributes

  • A good university degree majoring in Maritime Studies or Logistics
  • Previous experience or exposure within broking is desirable but is not mandatory
  • Knowledge of the Dry Cargo market would be an advantage
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Fluency in English is essential to liaise with clients
  • Personable and engaging
  • Assertive and outgoing personality
  • Able to build strong working relationships with clients
  • 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.

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