The posting
Job Description & Requirements
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.
To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com.
Division Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Broker to join our Dry Cargo team in Singapore. You should have strong interpersonal skills, be results-driven and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have some shipbroking experience (though not mandatory), and be fluent in English as well as Mandarin. We're looking for a driven individual who is eager to learn and build a long-term broking career with the company.
Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Broker to join our Dry Cargo team in Singapore. You should have strong interpersonal skills, be results-driven and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have some shipbroking experience (though not mandatory), and be fluent in English as well as Mandarin. We're looking for a driven individual who is eager to learn and build a long-term broking career with the company.
What you will be doing
- Support the day-to-day activities of the Brokers on the desk.
- Maintain databases and prepare market information, reports and presentations for clients.
- Help to manage internal data flow of key market information.
- Undertake administrative tasks such as dealing with emails, assisting with contracts and correspondence.
- Help to field queries and establish and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
- Help provide post fixture support in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Attend meetings, client and industry events where required.
- Actively continue to develop knowledge of the market.
- Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
What we are looking for
We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
- Drive –self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
- Relationship building– excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
- Collaboration– working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
- Resilience- persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations and adopting a positive and focused approach.
- Smart -problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.
Key Attributes
- A Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Logistics, or other related disciplines from a reputable university will be highly regarded.
- A genuine interest in shipping and keenness to learn and develop knowledge.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English and Mandarin.
- Personable and engaging, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to work to deadlines.
- Confident and able to work well under pressure, with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- A collaborative team player with a flexible approach.
- Good numeracy skills and presentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
- Good MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Special Job Requirements
- Travel as required.



