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