Physical Dry Shipbroker

THE ROLE

We are expanding our team and have an exciting opportunity for a Shipbroker to join our Dubai office working across the Dry Physical Freight Desk. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a successful Broking background in Dry Cargo ship broking. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Key responsibilities:

Promote FIS as a company, providing market intelligence and analysis to clients

Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities;

Drive revenue and develop and enhance client base;

Understand the team's business strategy and identify new business opportunities relating to trends, Dry Cargo markets and clients;

Undertake market analysis, providing market insight and trade ideas to clients;

Responsible for daily price discovery, dissemination and matching;

Create and write daily market reports as required;

Identify and introduce new clients to the market and maintain professional relationships;

Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk related responsibilities

Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies

Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities

Training

Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role requirements are met

Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines

Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Key Competencies / Skills

Possess knowledge of shipping industry; sound knowledge of Dry Cargo markets as well as technical aspects of broking preferred

Degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies or related degree - preferred

Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible essential

Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential

Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment essential

Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities essential

Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills essential

Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity