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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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Division Overview

Whether it\’s moving a Handysize cargo of cement across the Atlantic, or a 180,000-tonne shipment of iron ore, our brokers work alongside our analysts and Research team to deliver a seamless service. We are the world\’s biggest dry cargo shipbroker with 14 offices in six continents. Our long-standing relationships within the sector are founded on local knowledge and mutual respect.

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Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Broker to join our Dry Cargo team, specialising in the Capesize segment. You will support the negotiation and fixing of spot and forward cargoes and provide market analysis to help maximise financial performance within prevailing market conditions. The ideal candidate will have early-stage broking experience or exposure to the shipping markets, with a strong understanding of Forward Freight Agreements and the ability to integrate technology into commercial decision-making. Proficiency in using advanced data analysis tools, vessel tracking systems, and market intelligence software, is essential. Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships in a fast-paced environment are key to success in this role.

What you\’ll be doing

• Drive revenue and grow the client base through proactive business development and relationship building across international markets.
• Market Cape tonnage to customers, shippers, and charterers, while providing forward market insight to support strategic positioning.
• Negotiate spot and time charters, including physical and Forward Freight Agreement-linked deals, to achieve maximum returns for owners.
• Analyse market trends, Forward Freight Agreement curves, time-charter equivalents, vessel supply-demand dynamics, and macroeconomic indicators to inform trade strategy and client advice.
• Coordinate the allocation of spot and contract cargo to assigned ships, optimising voyage results, space utilisation, and scheduling efficiency.
• Set up, negotiate, and conclude deals from initial proposal through to post-fixture follow-up, ensuring accuracy and commercial value.
• Collaborate with chartering, operations, and analytics teams to ensure seamless execution and risk management.
• Maintain accurate voyage records, charter party documentation, and client reporting.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities by monitoring trade flows, port lineups, and future market trends.
• Represent the company at client meetings and industry events in global shipping hubs including London, Geneva, and Singapore.
• Undertake additional / ad hoc duties to support business objectives.

What we\’re looking for

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

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