The posting
Key Responsibilities
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation: Negotiate and fix charter parties (voyage charter, time charter, COA) between vessel owners and charterers for dry bulk cargoes. Negotiate freight rates, hire rates, demurrage/dispatch terms, laytime, and specific Charter Party (CP) clauses to protect clients’ interests.
- Business Development & Client Management: Build, nurture, and expand strong working relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators, and trading desks globally. Proactively identify new business opportunities and market openings within target trades and vessel segments (e.g., Handysize, Supramax/Ultramax, Panamax/Kamsarmax, Capesize).
- Market Analysis & Intelligence: Monitor global commodity trade flows (iron ore, coal, grain, steel, bauxite, fertilizer, minor bulks) and dry bulk shipping supply/demand dynamics. Track and analyze freight market trends, Baltic Exchange indices (BDI, BCI, BPI, BSI), FFA (Forward Freight Agreement) markets, and bunker price movements to provide actionable insights to clients.
- Post-Fixture & Operational Support: Work closely with the operations and post-fixture teams to ensure smooth voyage execution, monitoring vessel status, laytime calculations, and freight/hire payment processing. Assist in resolving operational disputes, claims, and charter party interpretation issues amicably.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Dry Bulk Ship Broker or Chartering Specialist within a shipbroking firm, trading company, or shipowner/operator. (Adjust based on level)
Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of dry bulk vessel types (Handy size to Capesize)
Network: Established relationships with key shipowners, charterers, or brokers in the dry bulk sector.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, International Trade, Logistics, Economics, Finance, or equivalent industry experience.
Chan Chee Meng EA 07C3069/R1110620



