Braemar is one of the world’s largest shipbrokers and a provider of expert advice in shipping investment, chartering, and risk management to the marine and energy industries with offices in the UK, Switzerland, Greece, USA, Australia, China, UAE, Singapore and India. The Group comprises two operating divisions: Shipbroking, and Corporate Finance. These work together to offer a unique combination of skills for clients, at anytime, anywhere in the world. Shipbrokers act as intermediaries between two parties in the shipping industry.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting into Head of LNG based in London, you will work with shipbrokers within global offices to gain exposure to the full shipping markets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Proactively seek prospective clients and maintain a strong working relationship with existing clients and customers to ensure service standards are adhered to.
- Assess the viability and risks of pursuing new business opportunities by synthesising ideas, processes and data to make recommendations and highlight potential areas of concern to management.
- Preparing, facilitating, evaluating and negotiating to close deal efficiently and at best possible terms.
- Client portfolio ownership and accountability, diligent system input and sharing of fresh information.
Education, Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate should be a team player who is focused with strong attention to detail. With critical thinking skills, you will recognise the value of precision and nuance as much as productivity.
You should have:
- A commercial/business degree or an associated shipping qualification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to analyse and present market data.
- Minimum 5 years of experience of working in an LNG trading environment is essential, preferably within the Maritime and Shipping industry.
