Shipbroker - Panamax

**SHIPBROKING AT IFCHOR GROUP (SINGAPORE)**

Shipbroking at IFCHOR Group (Singapore) a top-tier international shipbroking group active in the dry bulk and tanker markets is looking for an intern to support its shipbroking activities in Singapore. Our Singapore based team addresses the daily chartering needs of major commodity trading houses, shipping operators, mining companies and shipping companies. Should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in Panamax size shipbroking practices

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- Market tonnage to customers/ shippers/ charterers
- Negotiate spot/time charters to achieve maximum income for the owners
- Check through charter parties
- Be aware of the positions and desired strategic directions for each ship assigned
- Coordinate the allocation of sport and contract cargo to the ship assigned to the specific service
- Set up and negotiate deals, including presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract or sale and seeing it through to its conclusion and any follow up that may be involved
- Coordinate with chartering and operations departments to maximize space utilization, minimize the number of port and berth calls and maximize the voyage’s financial results
- Coordinate all aspects of trans-shipments for respective cargoes
- Maintain current voyage records and documentation to customers for tonnage loading within the service
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant charter party forms and company standard terms Requirements
- Strong commercial sense and ability to think on your feet
- Client management/ relationship building skills
- Ability to negotiate is vital as this is a principle skill requirement in Ship Brokering
- Good understanding of accounting and numeracy skills are essential
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate well