Clarksons is the world’s leading provider of integrated shipping and offshore services, bringing our connections and experience to an international client base. Our intelligence adds value by enabling clients to make more efficient and informed decisions. Our global reach, local knowledge and expertise is what makes us unique.

To understand more about day-to-day life at Clarksons, and what you can expect from us as an employer, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Role Summary

The main purpose of a Ship Broker is to act as a specialist intermediary/ negotiator between shipowners and charterers to arrange ocean transport of goods and commodities by sea, the employment of a vessel or to buy/ sell ships on behalf of a client. A career in Ship Broking is exciting, interesting, challenging and highly competitive, not to mention rewarding.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Trainee Broker to join our Singapore office. You will work alongside our experienced Brokers to help strengthen relationships with existing clients for sales and help develop new business.

Ideally you will have some broking experience and be keen to develop your experience. You will be driven and self-motivated and be a strong relationship builder.

What you will be doing

• Support the day-to-day activities of the Senior Brokers
• Instigate, arrange and negotiate deals, including relationship building to develop business
• Maintain a database of daily market activities and keep track of vessel positions
• Negotiate charters to achieve optimum results for clients
• Provide market insight and trade ideas to clients
• Build strong rapport with existing clients and develop business with new clients
• Interact with clients to establish a close working relationship
• Attend meetings and events with clients when required
• Maintain databases and prepare market information and reports for clients
• Maintain internal data flow of key market information
• Maintain a database of daily market activities

What we are looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Effective relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Key Attributes

• A Degree in Maritime from a reputable university will be highly regarded
• Prior experience working in a global multinational company (MNC) is advantageous
• Proven track record of building strong working relationships with clients and develop new business
• Good commercial judgement with excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Fluency in English is essential to liaise with colleagues on desk as well as clients
• Driven, self-motivated and client-focused
• An outgoing and confident personality
• Strong numeracy skills and excellent presentation skills
• Confident and able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong MS office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Special Job Requirements

• Travel as required.