Trainee Broker (LNG)

Company Overview

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

Our Gases team is firmly established at the heart of the global gas markets, leading the way in the brokerage of LPG, Ammonia, Petrochemical Gases and LNG. We are committed to the emerging marine transportation of CO₂ and the development of green ammonia.

Discover more at www.clarksons.com/broking.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Junior Shipbroker to join our LNG desk. You will work alongside other Shipbrokers and carry out various tasks as outlined in the description below. The ideal candidate will have some experience within LNG or Gases, and possess strong interpersonal skills, with a driven and self-motivated approach. The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic broking environment is also required.

What you will be doing

• Fixing LNG tankers vessels in the LNGC/FSRU/Small Scale market segments
• Provide Market information/reports to customers including Owners and Charterers
• Preparing daily market reports/position lists.
• Expanding and developing contacts with principals from both Owners and Charterers in the Far East and in the LNG segment.
• Liaising with the Group's global offices, where necessary, to optimise business across the Group.
• Building a relationship with current clients and sourcing for new clients to identify opportunities in the market.
• Preparing charter parties and other necessary fixture documentation, where required.

What we are looking for

Key Attributes

• At least 3 years experience working as a Shipbroker with a global shipbroking firm
• A degree from a reputable university will be highly regarded
• Previous shipbroking experience is advantageous
• Experience within Gas broking is preferred but not compulsory
• Able to build strong working relationships with clients
• Confident and able to work well under pressure, with the ability to adapt
• An outgoing and confident personality and positive attitude
• Strong team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to liaise with clients
• Good MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Special Job Requirements

• Travel as required.