Job Description

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