h3Head of Shipping /h3 /brpVIU Partners Sàrl /p /brpVacant since : /p /brpNumber of jobs : 1 /p /brp1204 Genève (GE) /p /brp100% Immediately Permanent /p /brpThis role will be responsible for building a Geneva-based chartering capability to support growing commercial activity across East and West Africa, ensuring competitive vessel fixing, disciplined execution, strong internal coordination, and full compliance with operational, sanctions, KYC and risk requirements. This position will report to the Head of Operations and work closely with the Head of Trading and the traders. /p /brpKey responsibilities Provide timely market updates (EAF, WAF other relevant markets) throughout the day for commercial optimization and risk management purposes Deliver timely and cost-effective vessel fixing to support commercial requirements Prepare accurate voyage economics, freight calculations and shipping cost assumptions Manage broker pol, shipowner and counterparty relationships effectively and monitor performance Document negotiations and fixtures clearly, consistently, and in line with internal standards/policies Coordinate proactively with operations, trading, finance, demurrage, risk and compliance teams Ensure accurate and timely (on execution) entry of shipping information into the ETRM system Define and execute shipping strategies, based on market dynamics and the company's commercial requirements /p /brpDay-to-day communication with other departments Communicate with the commercial team on all parameters of the voyage to ensure smooth execution, maximizing financial success Communicate with the operations department to ensure a smooth operation of all voyages / TCs Manage freight payments in conjunction with the Finance department Manage KYC and sanctions requirements and support the Compliance team in complex counterparty onboarding Document correctly all negotiations and provide the necessary inputs for the ETRM /p /brpReporting, Procedures and Standards Implement procedures for executing fixtures, monitoring and reporting on vessel performance, and communicating underlying variances. Enforce operating procedures to comply with the highest standards. Understand and communicate relevant information on changing legislation directly affecting the shipping activities. Assist with preparation of weekly shipping and demurrage reporting and monthly management reporting Promote safe, compliant and responsible shipping practices in all chartering decisions and day-to-day interactions with internal and external stakeholders. /p /brpRequired qualifications Minimum 10 years of chartering experience in wet cargo, combined with previous shipping operations experience Strong knowledge of wet freight markets, tanker chartering practices, voyage and TC structures, port and terminal restrictions, bunker and freight cost components, and the commercial drivers affecting shipping decisions in African markets Demonstrated negotiation, communication and relationship building skills Fluent in English and French Wide and strong chartering network Comfortable using ETRM or shipping systems to record fixtures, voyage economics, freight exposure, contractual terms, operational updates and supporting documentation accurately and on time Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate daily with trading, operations, demurrage, finance, risk, compliance, brokers, shipowners and counterparties under time pressure Proven adaptability to changing market conditions Leadership and management capabilities /p /brul /brlibWork location /b 1204 Genève (GE) /li /brlibWorkload /b 100% /li /brlibEmployment start /b Immediately /li /brlibEmployment duration /b Permanent /li /brlibWork experience /b More than 3 years /li /brlibEducation /b Higher professional education and training, diploma or equivalent /li /brlibFrench /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /brlibEnglish /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /brlibBy email /b /li /br /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Shipping & Chartering - Africa Markets in Genève Arbeitgeber: VIU Partners Sàrl
VIU Partners Sàrl ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Genf eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf berufliche Weiterentwicklung und einer offenen Unternehmenskultur fördert das Unternehmen die persönliche und fachliche Entfaltung seiner Mitarbeiter. Zudem profitieren Sie von attraktiven Vergünstigungen und der Möglichkeit, in einem internationalen Umfeld zu arbeiten, was diese Position besonders reizvoll macht.
