Junior/Trainee Shipbroker

About the Company:

Gibson Shipbrokers is the first UK shipbroker to become a fully independent, employee-owned company, run on behalf of, and for the benefit of all worldwide employees of the company. We have an unrivalled team ethos and are dedicated to providing a working environment which gives employees autonomy to do their best work, respects of families and personal lives, and seeks to be fair in all we do.

With established offices across London, Athens, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Houston, we offer our clients a highly professional platform of global shipping solutions. Providing support to clients operating in the Tanker, Dry Cargo, Offshore, Gas and Sale & Purchase markets, we are able to draw on our industry experience to deliver world-class services.

Around the world, the Gibson name represents excellence within the shipbroking industry. Proud of our 132-year heritage we have continued to grow, adapting to the many changes that influence our global markets. Our pro-active and professional team are continuously driving the company forward ensuring we remain a market leader.

Summary of Job Role:

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 Specialised Products team in 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.

Fresh university graduates are also welcome to apply for this position.

What you will be doing:

· Support the day-to-day activities of the Senior Brokers on the Specialised Products desk

· Instigate, arrange and negotiate deals, including relationship building to develop business

· Maintain a database of daily market activities and keep track of vessel positions

· Negotiate charters to achieve optimum results for clients

· Provide market insight and trade ideas to clients

· Build strong rapport with existing clients and develop business with new clients

· Interact with clients to establish a close working relationship

· Attend meetings and events with clients when required

· Maintain databases and prepare market information and reports for clients

· Maintain internal data flow of key market information

· Maintain a database of daily market activities

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 from a reputable university will be highly regarded

· Able to build strong working relationships with clients and develop new business

· Good commercial judgement with excellent negotiation skills

· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential to liaise with colleagues on desk as well as clients

· Driven, self-motivated and client-focused

· An outgoing and confident personality

· Strong numeracy skills and excellent presentation skills

· Confident and able to work well under pressure

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong MS office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Special Job Requirements

· Travel as required.