Shipbroker; S&P Projects

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.

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Clarksons offers unrivalled coverage of the ship Sale & Purchase market. We lead the sector with the scope and scale of our operations and a reputation for delivering impartial advice, adding value and providing validation to support decision-making in selling and buying ships, contracting new buildings and arranging ship recycling. We draw on the synergies of the Clarksons Group to optimise our Sale & Purchase services.

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 are looking for a Shipbroker to join our Sale & Purchase 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 S&P markets 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.

• Instigate, arrange and negotiate deals, including relationship building to develop business
• Daily contact with ship owners and charterers
• 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
• Maintain databases and prepare market information and reports for clients
• Maintain internal data flow of key market information

We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:

• 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.

• Previous experience or exposure in Sale & Purchase preferred, with at least 10 years’ relevant experience
• 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 Mandarin and 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

• Travel as required.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to